John 10:11-12

I am the true pastor: the true pastor exposes his life for the sheep.

Romans 9:3

for I could wish to be as one anathematiz'd from the christian church for my brethren, who are of the same race as my self,

1 John 3:16

this is the proof of the divine love, Christ expos'd his life for us: and we ought to expose our lives for the brethren.

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Summary

And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.

Bible References

Let thine

John 10:11
I am the true pastor: the true pastor exposes his life for the sheep.
Romans 9:3
for I could wish to be as one anathematiz'd from the christian church for my brethren, who are of the same race as my self,
1 John 3:16
this is the proof of the divine love, Christ expos'd his life for us: and we ought to expose our lives for the brethren.