4713. 'And the peace of the flock' means what the situation was with those who learned, that is, with the Church. This is clear from the meaning of 'peace' as what the situation was, dealt with immediately above in 4712, and from the meaning of 'the flock' as those who learn. For 'a shepherd' or one who pastures the flock means the one who teaches and leads to good flowing from charity, while 'the flock' means the one who learns and is led, dealt with in 343, and so means the Church also.

4711. 'And he said, Behold, here I am' means assent. This becomes clear without explanation.