The Saviour spoke of Himself as a shepherd, and of the disciples as His flock. He said: "I am the Good Shepherd, and know My sheep, and am known of Mine." John 10:14. Christ was soon to leave His disciples, and He said this to give them comfort. When He should be no more with them, they would remember His words. Whenever they saw a shepherd watching his flock, they would think of the Saviour's love and care for them.

Frelseren omtalte sig selv som hyrde og disciplene som sin hjord. Han sagde: "Jeg er den gode hyrde; jeg kender mine, og mine kender mig". Joh. 10,14. Jesus skulle snart forlade sine disciple, og dette sagde han for at trøste dem. Når han ikke mere var hos dem, ville de mindes hans ord. Hvor som helst de så en hyrde vogte sin hjord, ville de mindes Frelserens kærlighed og omsorg for dem.