Examples of using Undershepherds in English and their translations into Greek
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So who do we feed the sheep as God's undershepherds?
(a) How must Christian undershepherds deal with their fellow believers?
Of course, Jesus himself is the Fine Shepherd, but he also uses older men,or elders, as undershepherds of his people.
Jehovah has also arranged for undershepherds interested in caring for the“sheep.”.
The undershepherds of the“other sheep” will have the privilege of shepherding the flock of God on earth under the rulership of“the chief shepherd.”.
Especially should this be true of undershepherds of God's flock.
He has provided faithful undershepherds who, in imitation of Jehovah and Jesus, shepherd the flock with tender care.
(Ephesians 4:11, 12) He readjusted the thinking andconduct of first-century Christians by means of faithful undershepherds, some of whom were inspired to write letters to the congregations.
You elders are Jesus' undershepherds, and he will help you to judge as he judges.
This“word” includes what God's holy spirit says as expressed through the Bible and what Jehovah andJesus say through those whom they have appointed as undershepherds.-Read Isaiah 30:21; Revelation 3:22.
If one fails to do this, the undershepherds of the congregation know that he is spiritually sick and needs help.
But undershepherds of the flock must act in ways that contribute to the inner peace and sense of security of sheeplike servants of Jehovah.
Jesus gives direction through holy spirit and through qualified undershepherds, who are accountable to him and to his heavenly Father for the care of the flock of God.
So while Christian undershepherds firmly uphold divine standards, they must show love and compassion in dealing with their sheeplike fellow believers.
Moreover, Jesus Christ, the“chief shepherd” under whom they serve,will reward all faithful undershepherds at the time of his glorious manifestation as“King of kings and Lord of lords.”.
(John 10:14, 27) If those who serve as undershepherds of Jesus really speak his words, adhering closely to what is found in the Bible, the“sheep” will respond.
Our heavenly Shepherds, Jehovah God and Jesus Christ,expect us to be obedient and submissive to the undershepherds whom they have placed in positions of responsibility within the congregation.
Elders should always remember that they are undershepherds, subject to the oversight of God's loving Son, Jesus Christ,“the great shepherd of the sheep.”-Heb.
As these shepherds make certain that their sheep have a steady supply of food,so the undershepherds of the Christian congregation see to it that a steady supply of spiritual food comes to those under their oversight.
Should we not willingly cooperate with such loving undershepherds, who do their best to imitate the tender care given by Jesus Christ,“the great shepherd of the sheep”?-Hebrews 13:20.
Having considered the very important role of Christian elders as spiritual undershepherds, we do well to ask, How can these appointed men make sure that they treat Jesus' sheep in an appropriate manner?
How has Jehovah's undershepherd stood out in contrast with the“false Christs and false prophets” that“have come in place of” him?
(Psalm 110:3) But more than a Christian man's willingness is required for appointment as an overseer, or undershepherd.
Toward gaining people for God, Peter must display the qualities of a fisher; but toward keeping within the organization those brought inside,Peter must show the tender love of an undershepherd for his Master's sheep.
