1 Peter 5:2-3

“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; Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”

"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; Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock." - 1 Peter 5:2-3
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What does 1 Peter 5:2-3 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Peter 5:2-3 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "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; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being…

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Shepherding with Love: The Heart of Leadership

In 1 Peter 5:2-3, we encounter profound truths that speak directly to the heart of God concerning leadership within the church. The apostle Peter offers a call to shepherds, those who are tasked with the sacred duty of leading the flock of God. His words, "Feed the flock of God…

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A Shepherd’s Prayer for Guidance and Service

Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and reverence as I reflect on Your Word in 1 Peter 5:2-3, which reminds me of the sacred call to shepherd the flock You have entrusted to me. Your Word commands us, “Feed the flock of God which is among you…

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1 Peter 5:2-3 - "Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock."
1 Peter 5:2 - "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;"
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1 Peter 5:3 - "Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock."
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2 Peter 3:5 - "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:"
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1 Peter 2:3 - "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
1 Peter 5:6-7
1 Peter 3:2 - "While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear."
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2 Peter 1:5 - "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;"
"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;" - 1 Peter 5:2
1 Peter 3:5 - "For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:"
Stand firm in grace. 1 Peter 5:6-14
1 Peter 5:7 - "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
"Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock." - 1 Peter 5:3
"If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." - 1 Peter 2:3
1 Peter 2:2-3 - "Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good."
1 Peter 5:11 - "To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
1 Peter 2:5 - "Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ."
"While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear." - 1 Peter 3:2
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2 Peter 3:1 - "This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:"