Moreover, as a literal shepherd might give his life in order to protect his sheep, Jesus died as a ransom sacrifice for sheeplike ones who would avail themselves of his sacrifice. ​ — John 10: 11, 15; 1 John 2: 1, 2.
Gluži kā gans, kas ir gatavs atdot dzīvību, lai aizsargātu savu ganāmpulku, Jēzus atdeva savu dzīvību par izpirkuma upuri to cilvēku labā, kas to novērtēs.