Acts 20:28

“Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will shepherd you on knowledge and understanding.

for I have five brothers—in order that he may warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’

He *said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” He *said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He *said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.”

“I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;

For you were bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.

Give no offense either to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God;

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our transgressions, according to the riches of His grace

Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:

It is a trustworthy saying: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.

Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Obey your leaders and submit to them—for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account—so that they will do this with joy and not with groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you.

but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.

shepherd the flock of God among you, overseeing not under compulsion, but willingly, according to God; and not for dishonest gain, but with eagerness;