But he that is a hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees: and the wolf catches them, and scatters the sheep.

To him the gatekeeper opens; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.

And when he puts forth his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

And, you masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.