“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;”
Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve — the imperative to 'shepherd the flock of God' (poimanate to poimen...tou theou) establishes the primary task of elders as pastoral care. The qualifications emphasize voluntary motivation rather than compulsion, rejection of shameful profit (aiktrōn), and eagerness (prothumōs) for service. The phrase 'among you' signals the flock's integral presence within the community.
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