2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint (a limitation or restriction.), but willingly; not for filthy lucre (money, esp. when regarded as sordid or distasteful or gained in a dishonorable way.), but of a ready mind;
3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock.
4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject (concerned) one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
8 Be sober, be vigilant (attentive); because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
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