Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
So stay alert and remember this, for three whole years, I never stopped warning each of you. Night and day, I was there with tears in my eyes, caring enough to tell you the hard truths.
Real love means caring enough to have the difficult conversations, even when it makes you cry.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Paul is delivering a farewell address to the elders of the Ephesian church, reflecting on his missionary work in that region. He spent about three years in Ephesus, where he preached the gospel, discipled believers, and warned them persistently against false teachers and spiritual dangers, often with deep emotion and tears. This scene underscores the intense challenges of the early church, including internal threats and external persecution that required constant vigilance.
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