Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. Cross References Jeremiah 3:15 Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding." Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. John 21:15 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he answered, "You know I love You." Jesus replied, "Feed My lambs." John 21:16 Jesus asked a second time, "Simon son of John, do you love Me?" "Yes, Lord," he answered, "You know I love You." Jesus told him, "Shepherd My sheep." Acts 20:29 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Romans 16:16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you greetings. 1 Corinthians 6:20 you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. 1 Corinthians 10:32 Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God-- Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace Ephesians 1:14 who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession, to the praise of His glory. Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 1 Timothy 3:1 This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. 1 Timothy 4:16 Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you. Titus 2:14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. 1 Peter 1:19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 5:2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God's will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song: "Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. Treasury of Scripture Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood. Take. 2 Chronicles 19:6,7 Mark 13:9 Luke 21:34 all. Acts 20:29 Song of Solomon 1:7,8 Isaiah 40:11 over. Acts 13:2 Acts 14:23 1 Corinthians 12:8-11,28-31 overseers. Philippians 1:1 1 Timothy 3:2 1 Timothy 5:17 Greek. Psalm 78:70-72 Proverbs 10:21 Isaiah 40:11 |