1 Peter 5:2
taking the episcopal charge of it, not by constraint, but willingly; not for shameful lucre, but with a ready mind:
John 10:3
To him the porter openeth, and the sheep hear his voice; and He calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
John 21:15-17
Now when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, dost thou love me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yes, Lord, Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto 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.
Diligent
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Diligent
John 21:15
Now when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, dost thou love me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yes, Lord, Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
1 Peter 5:2
taking the episcopal charge of it, not by constraint, but willingly; not for shameful lucre, but with a ready mind:
General references
1 Timothy 6:8
having therefore food and raiment, let us be herewith content.