Isaiah 40:11
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11 Like a shepherd he feeds his flock;
in his arms he gathers the lambs,
Carrying them in his bosom,
leading the ewes with care.(A)
Mark 14:27
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27 Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will have your faith shaken, for it is written:
‘I will strike the shepherd,
and the sheep will be dispersed.’(A)
John 10:11
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11 I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.(A)
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1 Peter 2:25
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25 For you had gone astray like sheep,(A) but you have now returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.[a]
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- 2:25 The shepherd and guardian of your souls: the familiar shepherd and flock figures express the care, vigilance, and love of God for his people in the Old Testament (Ps 23; Is 40:11; Jer 23:4–5; Ez 34:11–16) and of Jesus for all humanity in the New Testament (Mt 18:10–14; Lk 15:4–7; Jn 10:1–16; Hb 13:20).
1 Peter 5:4
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4 (A)And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.[a]
Advice to the Community.[b]
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- 5:4 See note on 1 Pt 2:25.
- 5:5–11 The community is to be subject to the presbyters and to show humility toward one another and trust in God’s love and care (1 Pt 5:5–7). With sobriety, alertness, and steadfast faith they must resist the evil one; their sufferings are shared with Christians everywhere (1 Pt 5:8–9). They will be strengthened and called to eternal glory (1 Pt 5:10–11).
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