1 Peter 5:2-4
Lexham English Bible
2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not by compulsion but willingly, in accordance with God, and not greedily but eagerly, 3 and not as lording it over those under your care[a], but being examples for the flock. 4 And when[b] the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
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- 1 Peter 5:3 Literally “the portion”
- 1 Peter 5:4 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“appears”)
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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