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Feed the flock of God which is among you, caring for her, not by force, but willingly; not for shameful lucre, but with willing desire;

and not as having lordship over the heritage of the Lord, but in such a manner as to be examples of the flock.

And when the great Prince of the pastors shall appear, ye shall receive the incorruptible crown of glory.

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Be shepherds of God’s flock(A) that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be;(B) not pursuing dishonest gain,(C) but eager to serve; not lording it over(D) those entrusted to you, but being examples(E) to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd(F) appears, you will receive the crown of glory(G) that will never fade away.(H)

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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;

Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock.

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

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