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<p> [[Pastors]] ( shepherds). This word occurs but once in the New Testament. Ephesians 4:11. In all other places where the | Pastors <ref name="term_70628" /> | ||
==References == | <p> [[Pastors]] (''shepherds'' ). This word occurs but once in the New Testament. Ephesians 4:11. In all other places where the Greek word occurs it is translated shepherd, and shepherds. It is often applied to Christ as the [[Shepherd]] and [[Bishop]] of our souls. John 10:11; 1 Peter 2:25. It refers to the elders of the church, who are to "feed (shepherd) the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight ''thereof."'' 1 Peter 5:1-2; Acts 20:28. </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:03, 13 October 2021
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Pastors (shepherds ). This word occurs but once in the New Testament. Ephesians 4:11. In all other places where the Greek word occurs it is translated shepherd, and shepherds. It is often applied to Christ as the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls. John 10:11; 1 Peter 2:25. It refers to the elders of the church, who are to "feed (shepherd) the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof." 1 Peter 5:1-2; Acts 20:28.
