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1 Peter 5:2
New English Translation
1 Peter 5:2
New English Translation
2 Give a shepherd’s care to[a] God’s flock among you, exercising oversight[b] not merely as a duty[c] but willingly under God’s direction,[d] not for shameful profit but eagerly.
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- 1 Peter 5:2 tn Grk “shepherd,” “tend,” “pastor.”
- 1 Peter 5:2 tc A few significant and early witnesses mss (א* B sa) lack ἐπισκοποῦντες (episkopountes, “exercising oversight”), but the participle enjoys otherwise good ms support (P72 א2 A P Ψ 33 1739 M lat bo). A decision is difficult because normally the shorter reading is preferred, especially when found in excellent witnesses. However, in this instance the omission may be due to a hesitation among some scribes to associate oversight with elders, since the later church viewed overseer/bishop as a separate office from elder.
- 1 Peter 5:2 tn Or “not under compulsion/coercion.”
- 1 Peter 5:2 tn Grk “according to God.”
1 Peter 5:2
New International Version
1 Peter 5:2
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;
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