Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men.
Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.
“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe
Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and d
Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May a sword strike his arm and his right eye! May his arm be compl
‘You are My flock, the sheep of My pasture, My people, and I am your God,’ declares the Lord GOD.”
He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they wil
When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,
who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should n
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remain
See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but
“Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would no longer kindle useless fires on My altar! I take n
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and de
I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd.
Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they l
Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach
Shepherd with Your staff Your people, the flock of Your inheritance. They live alone in a woodland, surrounded by pastur
But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LOR
cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron woo
If you do not know, O fairest of women, follow the tracks of the flock, and graze your young goats near the tents of the
Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the she
from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance.
“For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit.
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!”
Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, ea
He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently lead
Therefore I will give their wives to other men and their fields to new owners. For from the least of them to the greates
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zeal
That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.
But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your
I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.
Lift up your eyes and see those coming from the north. Where is the flock entrusted to you, the sheep that were your pri
Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jeru