Matthew 9:38
Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."
John 10:11
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
Acts 20:28
Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with the blood of his Own.
Hebrews 12:9
Besides this, we have had fathers of our flesh to discipline us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live?
1 Peter 5:2-4
shepherd the flock of God that is under your care, serving as overseersnot under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness;