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Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock that the Holy Spirit has entrusted to your care. Shepherd the Church of the Lord, which he has bought with his own blood.

I know that after I leave, ruthless wolves will come among you and not spare the flock.

And some from among you will rise up, corrupting the truth and leading the disciples astray.

Be alert, therefore, remembering that for three years, day and night, I did not cease to warn everyone, even with tears.

Now I commend you to God and to his grace-filled word, which can make you grow and inherit the share you will have with all the saints.

I have not sought for anyone’s silver, gold, or clothing.

You, yourselves, know that these hands of mine have provided for both my needs and the needs of those who were with me.

In every way I have shown you that by working hard one must help the weak, remembering the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, ‘Happiness lies more in giving than in receiving.’”

After this conversation, Paul knelt with them and prayed.

Then they all started to weep, embraced him, and kissed him.

They were very upset because he had said they would never see him again.

And they accompanied him all the way to the ship.