Thematic Bible: Christ Shepherd
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Christ Shepherd » General references to » As guardian of the flock
For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment].
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Now, may there be honor and majesty and power to God, who is able to guard you people from stumbling [and falling away from Him, See Gal. 5:4], and [who is able] to place you before His glorious presence without any [moral] blemish, but with great joy.
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But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one [Note: The Greek says just "the evil"].
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And for this very reason, you people should make every effort to develop goodness along with your faith,
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Christ Shepherd » General references to » Crowing the faithful
And when the Supreme Shepherd [i.e., Jesus] comes back, you will receive [for your effort] a glorious crown [of reward] that will never fade away [Note: The idea of "fading away" is suggested by the laurel wreath bestowed on the winner of an athletic contest].
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For the Lamb, who is at the center of the throne, will be their Shepherd and will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
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Christ Shepherd » General references to » Risen
Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep [i.e., the church], through the blood of the never ending Agreement [i.e., Christ's blood],
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Christ Shepherd » General references to » Welcoming the wanderers
For you people were wandering away like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
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Christ Shepherd » General references to » Providing
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Tender
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Sacrificial
"I am the good shepherd; and a good shepherd [is willing] to die for the sheep.
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