These two illustrations were in response to criticism of Jesus, who some months earlier had identified himself as “the fine shepherd ” who would give his soul for his sheep.
Need kaks tähendamissõna olid vastuseks Jeesuse kritiseerimisele, kes mõni kuu varem oli nimetanud ennast „heaks karjaseks ”, kes annab lammaste eest oma elu.