1 Peter 5:2
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
World English Bible (WEB)
Feed{G4165}{(G5657)} the flock{G4168} of God{G2316} which is among{G1722} you{G5213}, taking the oversight{G1983}{(G5723)} thereof, not{G3361} by constraint{G317}, but{G235} willingly{G1596}; not{G3366} for filthy lucre{G147}, but{G235} of a ready mind{G4290};
Strong's King James
(2) to shepherd יהוה YAHWEH's flock! In you, taking care to not do so by compulsion but rather intentionally in accordance with אֱלֹהִים Elohim. And never from a fondness for dishonest gain but freely,
The F.O.G*
[2] Care for God's flock entrusted to you, watching over them not because you have to, but because you want to, as God desires. Don't serve for the money, but serve eagerly with a heart that delights in the work.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
feed the flock of God that is among you, overseeing not constrainedly, but willingly, neither for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind,
Young's Literal Translation
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