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Tend the flock of God which is among you, [a]exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, [b]according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:2 Some ancient authorities omit exercising the oversight.
  2. 1 Peter 5:2 Some ancient authorities omit according to the will of God.

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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