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1 Peter 5:2-4
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Peter 5:2-4
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising-oversight— not by-compulsion[a], but willingly[b], according to God; nor greedily, but eagerly; 3 nor as lording-over[c] your lots[d], but being patterns for the flock. 4 And the Chief-shepherd having appeared, you will receive the unfading crown of [e] glory.
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- 1 Peter 5:2 Or, out of obligation, by necessity; by being forced into this role.
- 1 Peter 5:2 Or, by-choice, voluntarily.
- 1 Peter 5:3 Or, domineering, ruling-over.
- 1 Peter 5:3 That is, the ones allotted to your charge by God; those for whom you are responsible.
- 1 Peter 5:4 That is, consisting of, belonging to, characterized by.
1 Peter 5:2-4
New International Version
1 Peter 5:2-4
New International Version
2 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; 3 not lording it over(D) those entrusted to you, but being examples(E) to the flock. 4 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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