1 Peter 5:2-4
King James Version
2 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;
3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock.
4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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1 Peter 5:2-4
English Standard Version
2 (A)shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,[a] (B)not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;[b] (C)not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not (D)domineering over those in your charge, but (E)being examples to the flock. 4 And when (F)the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the (G)unfading (H)crown of glory.
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- 1 Peter 5:2 Some manuscripts omit exercising oversight
- 1 Peter 5:2 Some manuscripts omit as God would have you
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