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Tend the flock of God that is your charge,[a] not by constraint but willingly,[b] not for shameful gain but eagerly, not as domineering over those in your charge but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd is manifested you will obtain the unfading crown of glory.

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  1. 1 Peter 5:2 Other ancient authorities add exercising the oversight
  2. 1 Peter 5:2 Other ancient authorities add as God would have you

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