1 Peter 5:2
I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;
John 10:3
For him the watchman opens the door; and the sheep listen to his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
John 21:15-17
When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter: "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?" "Yes, Master," he answered, "you know that I am your friend." "Feed my lambs," said Jesus.
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Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
Diligent
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Diligent
John 21:15
When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter: "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?" "Yes, Master," he answered, "you know that I am your friend." "Feed my lambs," said Jesus.
1 Peter 5:2
I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;
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1 Timothy 6:8
So, with food and shelter, we will be content.