⁴ After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice.

¹⁶ I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, and there will be one flock with one shepherd.

³⁰ The Lord your God is going ahead of you. He will fight for you, just as you saw him do in Egypt.

³ Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.

³⁷ Pilate said, “So you are a king?”

Jesus responded, “You say I am a king. Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true.”

²⁶ Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.

²¹ For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered^[a] for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.

⁵ You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

11 ¹ And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

² There is more than enough room in my Father’s home.^[a] If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?^{[b] 3} When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.