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Ezekiel 34:2-3

2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who only take care of themselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock?

3 You eat the curds, clothe yourselves with the wool and slaughter the choice animals, but you do not take care of the flock.

Cross References for Ezekiel 34:2-3

Ezekiel 33:24 - “Son of man, the people living in those ruins in the land of Israel are saying, ‘Abraham was on... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:24 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:24

2 Corinthians 12:14 - Now I am ready to visit you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you, because what... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:14

Matthew 24:45 - “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants i... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:45 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:45

John 21:15-17 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15-17 Click to read the verse John 21:15-17

1 Peter 5:2-4 - Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:2-4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:2-4

John 10:11-12 - “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Click to read the verse John 10:11-12 Click to read the verse John 10:11-12

Isaiah 40:11 - He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11

Acts 20:29 - I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Click to read the verse Acts 20:29 Click to read the verse Acts 20:29

1 Samuel 2:29 - Why do you scorn my sacrifice and offering that I prescribed for my dwelling? Why do you honor ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:29 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:29

Jeremiah 2:8 - The priests did not ask, ‘Where is the Lord?’ Those who deal with the law did not know me; the ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:8

Jude 1:12 - These men are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shephe... Click to read the verse Jude 1:12 Click to read the verse Jude 1:12

Zechariah 10:3 - “My anger burns against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; for the Lord Almighty wil... Click to read the verse Zechariah 10:3 Click to read the verse Zechariah 10:3

Ezekiel 13:19 - You have profaned me among my people for a few handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. By lying... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:19 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:19

Romans 16:18 - For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and fl... Click to read the verse Romans 16:18 Click to read the verse Romans 16:18

2 Peter 2:3 - In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their condemnati... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3

Jeremiah 3:15 - Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and underst... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:15

2 Samuel 5:2 - In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military cam... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:2 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:2

Acts 20:26 - Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men. Click to read the verse Acts 20:26 Click to read the verse Acts 20:26

2 Samuel 7:7 - Wherever I have moved with all the Israelites, did I ever say to any of their rulers whom I com... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:7

1 Chronicles 17:6 - Wherever I have moved with all the Israelites, did I ever say to any of their leaders whom I co... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:6 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:6

Psalms 78:71-72 - from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inh... Click to read the verse Psalms 78:71-72 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:71-72

Zephaniah 3:3-4 - Her officials are roaring lions, her rulers are evening wolves, who leave nothing for the morning. Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:3-4 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:3-4

Zechariah 11:17 - “Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his rig... Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:17 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:17

Micah 3:1-3 - Leaders and Prophets Rebuked Then I said, “Listen, you leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the hous... Click to read the verse Micah 3:1-3 Click to read the verse Micah 3:1-3

Jeremiah 23:1 - The Righteous Branch “Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pa... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:1 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:1

Jeremiah 12:10 - Many shepherds will ruin my vineyard and trample down my field; they will turn my pleasant fiel... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:10

Matthew 24:48-51 - But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’ Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48-51 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48-51

Jeremiah 10:21 - The shepherds are senseless and do not inquire of the Lord; so they do not prosper and all thei... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:21 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:21

Micah 3:11-12 - Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets tell fortunes fo... Click to read the verse Micah 3:11-12 Click to read the verse Micah 3:11-12

Ezekiel 13:3 - This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit a... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:3 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:3

Ezekiel 34:10 - This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against the shepherds and will hold them accountable... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:10

Luke 12:42-46 - The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge o... Click to read the verse Luke 12:42-46 Click to read the verse Luke 12:42-46

Luke 20:46-47 - “Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be gr... Click to read the verse Luke 20:46-47 Click to read the verse Luke 20:46-47

John 10:1-2 - The Shepherd and His Flock “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by t... Click to read the verse John 10:1-2 Click to read the verse John 10:1-2

Ezekiel 34:8-10 - As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, because my flock lacks a shepherd and so has ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:8-10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:8-10

John 10:8 - All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. Click to read the verse John 10:8 Click to read the verse John 10:8