Loving encouragement that a shepherd gives them may build them up spiritually and increase their desire to return to the flock. ​ — 1 Cor. 8: 1.
وَقَدْ شَدَّدَ عَلَى أَهَمِّيَّةِ ٱلِٱعْتِنَاءِ بِهِمْ حِينَ قَالَ لِسِمْعَانَ بُطْرُسَ :‏ « اِرْعَ خِرَافِي ٱلصَّغِيرَةَ » .‏