So when we read Jesus ’ illustration of himself as the Fine Shepherd who surrenders his soul in behalf of his sheep, it would be a mistake to exclude from the picture the majority of those whom Jesus brings under his loving care, the ones who become earthly subjects of his heavenly Kingdom. ​ — John 3: 16.
Kui me nüüd loeme Jeesuse piltlikku näidet, kus ta rääkis endast kui Heast Karjasest, kes jätab oma elu oma lammaste eest, oleks viga jätta arvestamata suurem osa neist, keda Jeesus võtab oma armastava hoole alla — neid, kes saavad tema taevase Kuningriigi maisteks alamateks. — Johannese 3: 16.