29I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
30Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.
31Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
— Acts 20:29-31

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