"An Egyptian rescued us from the shepherds," they answered, "and he even drew water for us and watered our animals."

So Moses decided to live there, and Jethro gave him his daughter Zipporah in marriage,

One day while Moses was taking care of the sheep and goats of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, he led the flock across the desert and came to Sinai, the holy mountain.

He chose his servant David; he took him from the pastures,

where he looked after his flocks, and he made him king of Israel, the shepherd of the people of God.

Our ancestor Jacob had to flee to Mesopotamia, where, in order to get a wife, he worked for another man and took care of his sheep.

There were some shepherds in that part of the country who were spending the night in the fields, taking care of their flocks.

After they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Lord," he answered, "you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Take care of my lambs."

A third time Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter became sad because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" and so he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you!" Jesus said to him, "Take care of my sheep.

Remember your former leaders, who spoke God's message to you. Think back on how they lived and died, and imitate their faith.

to be shepherds of the flock that God gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a real desire to serve.

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown which will never lose its brightness.