Shepherd

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

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.