He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
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John 21:15 · 47 connections
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We love him, because he first loved us.
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: …
End of linked passage: 2 Corinthians 5:15The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: …
End of linked passage: 1 Peter 5:4Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
If ye love me, keep my commandments. …
End of linked passage: John 14:24For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD.
Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks? …
End of linked passage: Ezekiel 34:10And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.
Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. …
End of linked passage: 1 Timothy 4:16Now 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,
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.
Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. …
End of linked passage: John 21:17And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. …
End of linked passage: 1 Corinthians 3:3The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. …
End of linked passage: 1 Corinthians 16:22For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; …
End of linked passage: Hebrews 12:13As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.
And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?
And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.
He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds: …
End of linked passage: Psalms 78:72Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: …
End of linked passage: Matthew 25:45Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant.
I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
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