29 I know that after I leave, some men will come into your group. They will be like wild wolves and will try to destroy the flock.
30 Also, men from your own group will begin to teach things that are wrong. They will lead some of the Lord’s followers away from the truth to follow them.
31 So be careful! And always remember what I did during the three years I was with you. I never stopped reminding each one of you how you should live, counseling you day and night and crying over you.
32 “Now I am putting you in God’s care. I am depending on the message about his grace to make you strong. That message is able to give you the blessings that God gives to all his holy people.
33 When I was with you, I never wanted anyone’s money or fine clothes.
34 You know that I always worked to take care of my own needs and the needs of the people who were with me.
35 I always showed you that you should work just as I did and help people who are weak. I taught you to remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘You will have a greater blessing when you give than when you receive.’”