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1 Peter 5:2

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Bible Versions

Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
Feed {G4165} the flock {G4168} of God {G2316} which is among {G1722} you {G5213}, taking the oversight {G1983} thereof, not {G3361} by constraint {G317}, but {G235} willingly {G1596}; not {G3366} for filthy lucre {G147}, but {G235} of a ready mind {G4290};
shepherd the flock of God that is in your care, exercising oversight not out of constraint, but willingly, as God wants; and not out of a desire for dishonest gain, but with enthusiasm;
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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