1 Peter 5:2 ESV/NIV - Online Parallel Bible
| English Standard Version (ESV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;not for shameful gain, but eagerly; | 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; |
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