1 Peter 5:2

Be shepherds to your flock of God; take charge of them willingly, and not through compulsion; not for filthy lucre, but with a willing mind;

John 10:3

"The porter opens the door for him; the sheep listen to his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.

John 21:15-17

When they were through breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Lord, you know that you are dear to me." he answered. Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

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Bible References

Diligent

John 21:15
When they were through breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Lord, you know that you are dear to me." he answered. Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."
1 Peter 5:2
Be shepherds to your flock of God; take charge of them willingly, and not through compulsion; not for filthy lucre, but with a willing mind;

General references

1 Timothy 6:8
So if we have food and shelter, let us be content with that.