24 But ^anone of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, ^bso that I may finish my race with joy, ^cand the ministry ^dwhich I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.  ‡

25 “And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more.

28 ^aTherefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit ^bhas made you overseers, to shepherd the church¹ of God ^cwhich He purchased ^dwith His own blood.  ‡

29 For I know this, that after my departure ^asavage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.  ‡