KJV ORIGINAL
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;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Take care of God's people around you and lead them well, but do it because you actually want to, not because someone's making you. And definitely don't do it for the money or what you can get out of it. Do it with a heart that's all in.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Lead people because you care about them, not because you have to or because it pays well.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter was traditionally attributed to Peter, an apostle, addressing early Christian communities across Roman provinces in Asia Minor during the mid-first century CE. It aimed to strengthen believers enduring persecution and to provide practical guidance for maintaining faith and proper conduct within their communities.
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