• Ezek 34:23 — And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
• Jer 3:15 — And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

• Evangelical · Evangelical
• Patristic · Patristic
• Reformed · Reformed

5 passages from 4 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

• Catechism of the Catholic Church · 2 passages
• City of God · 1 passage
• Commentary on the Gospel According to John · 1 passage
• Commentary on the Gospel of John · 1 passage