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# Therefore
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"Because what I have just said is true," referring to all that Paul has said so far in his speech about his leaving them.
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# the flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers. Be careful to shepherd the church of God
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"the group of believers the Holy spirit has entrusted to you. Be sure to take care of the church of God"
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# the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood
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"the people Christ saved from their sins by shedding his blood on the cross"
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# his own blood
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Here "blood" stands for Christ's death.
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