The apostle Paul reminded Christian elders from ancient Ephesus of their shepherding responsibilities when he said: “Pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the holy spirit has appointed you overseers, to shepherd the congregation of God, which he purchased with the blood of his own Son. ”
Apustulis Pāvils, rakstīdams Efesas draudzes vecākajiem, atgādināja, kādi ir vecāko pienākumi: ” Sargait paši sevi un visu ganāmo pulku, kurā Svētais Gars jūs iecēlis par sargiem ganīt Dieva draudzi. ”