For why should I be—Why should I longer appear to others to be.
As one that turneth aside—As one that goeth astray.
By the flocks—Not in them; for I never was in any other intentionally. I thought these other flocks were yours.
Of Thy companions—Other great teachers; heads of other churches; Antichrist systems.
1:8. If thou know not—The Heavenly One replies.
O thou fairest—The Lord does not taunt her with her self-confessed stains.
Among women—Churches, true and false.
Go thy way forth—There is something for you to do.
By the footsteps—He goeth before them, and the sheep follow Him.
Of the flock—Look about you; and when you see those whose lives indicate that they are true sheep, and when they urge you “Come and see,” follow Nathaniel's example.