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1 Peter 5:2-5

2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve;

3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
“God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble.”

Cross References for 1 Peter 5:2-5

Isaiah 6:8 - Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I s... Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:8

Malachi 1:10 - “Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would not light useless fires on ... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:10 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:10

1 Corinthians 9:7 - Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its grape... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:7

2 Kings 5:20 - Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said to himself, “My master was too easy on Naama... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 5:20 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 5:20

Luke 12:32 - “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Click to read the verse Luke 12:32 Click to read the verse Luke 12:32

1 Chronicles 28:9 - “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted d... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:9 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:9

Titus 1:11 - They must be silenced, because they are ruining whole households by teaching things they ought ... Click to read the verse Titus 1:11 Click to read the verse Titus 1:11

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:5

Revelation 7:17 - For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs o... Click to read the verse Revelation 7:17 Click to read the verse Revelation 7:17

John 21:15-17 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15-17 Click to read the verse John 21:15-17

Isaiah 40:11 - He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11

Ephesians 5:3 - But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, o... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:3

Isaiah 23:17 - At the end of seventy years, the Lord will deal with Tyre. She will return to her hire as a pro... Click to read the verse Isaiah 23:17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 23:17

Judges 17:10 - Then Micah said to him, “Live with me and be my father and priest, and I’ll give you ten shekel... Click to read the verse Judges 17:10 Click to read the verse Judges 17:10

Titus 2:14 - who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people tha... Click to read the verse Titus 2:14 Click to read the verse Titus 2:14

Micah 7:14 - Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, which lives by itself in a... Click to read the verse Micah 7:14 Click to read the verse Micah 7:14

1 Corinthians 9:16-17 - Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do n... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:16-17 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:16-17

Micah 3:11 - Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets tell fortunes fo... Click to read the verse Micah 3:11 Click to read the verse Micah 3:11

1 Timothy 3:3 - not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:3 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:3

Acts 20:33 - I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. Click to read the verse Acts 20:33 Click to read the verse Acts 20:33

1 Samuel 12:3 - Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:3 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:3

Hebrews 12:15 - See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:15

Titus 1:7 - Since an overseer is entrusted with God’s work, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick... Click to read the verse Titus 1:7 Click to read the verse Titus 1:7

1 Timothy 3:8 - Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and no... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:8 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:8

Jeremiah 6:13 - “From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all pract... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:13 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:13

Numbers 3:51 - Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons, as he was commanded by the word of the L... Click to read the verse Numbers 3:51 Click to read the verse Numbers 3:51

Numbers 4:16 - “Eleazar son of Aaron, the priest, is to have charge of the oil for the light, the fragrant inc... Click to read the verse Numbers 4:16 Click to read the verse Numbers 4:16

1 Timothy 3:1 - Overseers and Deacons Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overse... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:1 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:1

Ezekiel 34:23 - I will place over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he will tend them; he will tend them... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:23 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:23

Acts 20:33-34 - I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. Click to read the verse Acts 20:33-34 Click to read the verse Acts 20:33-34

Ezekiel 13:19 - You have profaned me among my people for a few handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. By lying... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:19 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:19

Isaiah 56:11 - They are dogs with mighty appetites; they never have enough. They are shepherds who lack unders... Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:11

2 Peter 2:3 - In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their condemnati... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3

Micah 5:4 - He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of... Click to read the verse Micah 5:4 Click to read the verse Micah 5:4

Acts 21:13 - Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound... Click to read the verse Acts 21:13 Click to read the verse Acts 21:13

Proverbs 10:21 - The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:21

Deuteronomy 18:6 - If a Levite moves from one of your towns anywhere in Israel where he is living, and comes in al... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 18:6 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 18:6

Titus 3:1 - Doing What Is Good Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, t... Click to read the verse Titus 3:1 Click to read the verse Titus 3:1

Jeremiah 8:10 - Therefore I will give their wives to other men and their fields to new owners. From the least t... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:10

Isaiah 63:11 - Then his people recalled the days of old, the days of Moses and his people— where is he who bro... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:11

Psalms 78:71 - from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inh... Click to read the verse Psalms 78:71 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:71

Philemon 1:14 - But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do will be sponta... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:14 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:14

1 Kings 13:7 - The king said to the man of God, “Come home with me and have something to eat, and I will give ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:7 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:7

Song of Songs 1:8 - Friends If you do not know, most beautiful of women, follow the tracks of the sheep and graze y... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:8 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:8

Jeremiah 13:17 - But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride; my eyes will weep bitter... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:17

Amos 7:12 - Then Amaziah said to Amos, “Get out, you seer! Go back to the land of Judah. Earn your bread th... Click to read the verse Amos 7:12 Click to read the verse Amos 7:12

Psalms 78:71-72 - from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inh... Click to read the verse Psalms 78:71-72 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:71-72

2 Kings 12:6 - But by the twenty-third year of King Joash the priests still had not repaired the temple. Click to read the verse 2 Kings 12:6 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 12:6

2 Corinthians 8:3 - For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:3

Nehemiah 6:12 - I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had prophesied against me because Tobiah and ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 6:12 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 6:12

John 10:12 - The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he aban... Click to read the verse John 10:12 Click to read the verse John 10:12

Zechariah 11:17 - “Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his rig... Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:17 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:17

1 Peter 5:4 - And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade a... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:4

Ezekiel 34:31 - You my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are people, and I am your God, declares the Sovereign Lo... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:31 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:31

Philippians 4:17 - Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. Click to read the verse Philippians 4:17 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:17

Jeremiah 13:20 - Lift up your eyes and see those who are coming from the north. Where is the flock that was entr... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:20 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:20

Proverbs 27:23 - Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:23

Ezekiel 34:2-3 - “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:2-3 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:2-3

Ezekiel 46:24 - He said to me, “These are the kitchens where those who minister at the temple will cook the sac... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 46:24 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 46:24

Revelation 18:12-13 - cargoes of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls; fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet cloth... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:12-13 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:12-13

John 21:16 - Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know ... Click to read the verse John 21:16 Click to read the verse John 21:16

Romans 1:15 - That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are at Rome. Click to read the verse Romans 1:15 Click to read the verse Romans 1:15

2 Corinthians 12:14-15 - Now I am ready to visit you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you, because what... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:14-15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:14-15

Acts 20:26-28 - Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men. Click to read the verse Acts 20:26-28 Click to read the verse Acts 20:26-28