"The bishop of souls...comments of Barns about 1st Peter, Chapter 1......

 In 1st Peter, chapter 1, according to Albert Barnes"there  is something very beautiful in the espression 'Bishop of souls' .

 It implies that the soul is the peculiar care of the Saviour; that it is the object of His special interest; and that it is of great value, so great that  it is that which mainly deserves regard.

He is the Bishop of the soul in a sense quite distinct from any care which He manifests for the body.

That too, in the proper way, is  the object of His care; but that has no importance compared with the soul.

Our care is principally in respect to the body;

The care of the Redeemer has special reference to the soul.".

Isn't it wonderful to know that Christ cares about our SOULS, as well as our other earthly needs?

Byrl Brockman