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1 Peter 5:2-4
New American Standard Bible 1995
1 Peter 5:2-4
New American Standard Bible 1995
2 shepherd (A)the flock of God among you, exercising oversight (B)not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and (C)not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; 3 nor yet as (D)lording it over [a]those allotted to your charge, but [b]proving to be (E)examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief (F)Shepherd appears, you will receive the (G)unfading [c](H)crown of glory.
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- 1 Peter 5:3 Lit the allotments
- 1 Peter 5:3 Or becoming
- 1 Peter 5:4 Lit wreath
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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