1 Peter 5:2 Meaning
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;
Context Explained
1The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
2Feed 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;
3Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Acts 20:28
Similar call to shepherd God's people with care.
Hebrews 13:17
Encourages obedience to leaders who watch over souls.
1 Timothy 3:1
Discusses the qualifications and responsibilities of church leaders.
Source: 1 Peter 5:2