Verse 25.— For ye were as sheep going astray. That is, formerly led astray by the evil, but now are, as it were, found, and have returned from wandering by coming to Christ. The Shepherd and Bishop. He is the good Shepherd. This he has proven by his death. A good shepherd careth for his sheep. Of this we are assured, for he said of himself, "I am the good shepherd" (John 10:11-14), and Paul calls him "that great Shepherd of the sheep" (Hebrews 13:20). Bishop, one that watches over the flock, and who will guide and defend it. None other could be depended upon with so much certainty as the one who died for them. No greater proof could be given.