Verse 2

1 Peter 5:2

World English Bible

2 Shepherd the flock of God (Elohim) which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
Original Language Text
greek
ποιμάνατε τὸ ἐν ὑμῖν ποίμνιον τοῦ θεοῦ, ⸀ἐπισκοποῦντες μὴ ἀναγκαστῶς ἀλλὰ ἑκουσίως ⸂κατὰ θεόν⸃, μηδὲ αἰσχροκερδῶς ἀλλὰ προθύμως,
English Translation
Tend the flock of God that is among you, overseeing not by compulsion but willingly according to God, nor for dishonest gain but eagerly,
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 5 Context
1 Therefore I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Chris... Focus ↗
2 Shepherd the flock of God (Elohim) which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsio...
3 neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock. Focus ↗
4 When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away. Focus ↗
5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility... Focus ↗
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God (Elohim), that he may exalt you in due time... Focus ↗
7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. Focus ↗
8 Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring li... Focus ↗
9 Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoin... Focus ↗
10 But may the God (Elohim) of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Yashua (Jesus),... Focus ↗
11 To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. Focus ↗
12 Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting,... Focus ↗
13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you; and so does Mark, my son. Focus ↗
14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ Yashua (Jesus). Amen. Focus ↗
Verse Information
Book
1 Peter
Chapter
Chapter 5 (14 verses)
Version
World English Bible
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