¹² As a shepherd^(A) looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.^(B)

¹⁹ “I will set a sign^(A) among them, and I will send some of those who survive^(B) to the nations—to Tarshish,^(C) to the Libyans^[a] and Lydians^(D) (famous as archers), to Tubal^(E) and Greece,^(F) and to the distant islands^(G) that have not heard of my fame or seen my glory.^(H) They will proclaim my glory among the nations.

⁴ Even if you have been banished to the most distant land under the heavens,^(A) from there the Lord your God will gather^(B) you and bring you back.^(C)

²⁸ Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock^(A) of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.^(B) Be shepherds of the church of God,^[a](C) which he bought^(D) with his own blood.^{[b](E) 29} I know that after I leave, savage wolves^(F) will come in among you and will not spare the flock.^(G)

⁵² and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together and make them one.^(A)

²⁷ My sheep listen to my voice; I know them,^(A) and they follow me.^(B)

³² “Do not be afraid,^(A) little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.^(B)