1 Peter 5:2

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly; not for sordid gain, but eagerly.

Cross References

Luke 12:32

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

Acts 20:29

For I know that after my departure fierce wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Acts 21:13

But Paul responded, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned, but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Romans 1:15

thus the eagerness on my part to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.

1 Corinthians 9:7

Who at any time serves as a soldier while supplying his own provisions? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?

1 Timothy 3:3

not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for sordid gain, but gentle, not contentious, and not a lover of money.

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, and not greedy for sordid gain.

Titus 1:11

They must be silenced, because they are ruining entire households by teaching what they ought not to teach, for the sake of sordid gain.

Titus 1:7

For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for sordid gain,

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

Titus 3:1

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

Philemon 1:14

But I did not want to do anything without yoʋr consent, so that yoʋr good deed might not be done out of compulsion, but of yoʋr own free will.

Hebrews 12:15

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble, which would result in many becoming defiled.

2 Peter 2:3

In their greed they will exploit you with deceptive words. Their condemnation from of old is not idle, and their destruction will not slumber.