Eth., ver 1, 43).— . Otherwise there would be no such temptation. Acts 20:28). We may learn also from other parts of Scripture that these two names, bishop and presbyter, are synonymous. At times people are very quick to say, âThis isnât any of the elderâs business.â God can commanded them to âoverseeâ. ... 12 With the help of Silas, 5:12 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. This warning also includes the temptation to use the work of the ministry to gain personal popularity or social influence. "To enter the ministry simply because it offers a respectable and intellectually stimulating way of gaining a livelihood is to prostitute that sacred work. Both are to protect the flock under their care. John Piper Jan 19, 2017 465 Shares Conference Message. Feed is from POIMAINO which Thayer deï¬nes, "To feed. He speaks to persons who already hold the office, and urges them not to leave the flock, like hirelings, when they see the persecution coming on. Hence it has been proposed to render the phrase rather ‘as much as in you is’ (so the margin of the A. V., also Calvin, etc.). Here the word expresses the prompt alacrity which marks the service which is undertaken for love of the work—‘a mind forward of itself, not measuring its efforts by the prospect of external advantage, but quickened and impelled by its own inward and Divine principles’ (Lillie). People caught up in denominational thinking will often speak of the church as something that belongs to the preacher. 1 Pet. 2 Tend the flock of God in your midst, [overseeing] not by constraint but willingly, as God would have it, not for shameful profit but eagerly. It seems that elders in the early church often received payment for their ministry (cf. Tend the flock of God. 1 Peter 5:1-14. Sacred Texts Bible Index James 2 Peter. # 2:5 Greek holy priesthood. While having a concern for all, your special duty is to feed that portion which is among you. 1 Peter 2:5. καὶ) even .— αὐτοὶ) yourselves, partakers of the same name ( Stone ).— λίθοι, stones) Many names, which belong to Christ in the singular, are assigned to Christians in the plural. 2 Some of those commentators include, Francis W. Beare, The First Epistle of Peter, 2 nd ed. âLiterally, âaccording to Godâ, i.e. The same word among is used that is used in the preceding verse in relation to the elders and the members. Only here. He tells them what to do and he tells them their attitude as they do it. 1 Peter 5:2. To feed the flock and see that they receive nourishing food. That word “cast” in 1 Peter 5:7 bothers me and I try to make myself have the right attitude about God and the Bible, but honestly I feel the way I feel. It is this latter term that is taken up by Peter here. 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It would be difficult for anyone who does not design websites to appreciate how much effort and work must have gone in to produce it. Much more probably he is thinking of the actual danger to life and property of being âringleaders of the sectâ (Acts 24:5), which would lead cowardly bishops to throw up their office. Taking the oversight is from a Greek word that means "To look upon, inspect, oversee, look after, care for"â-Thayer. 3. 1. It is doubtful whether this clause belongs to the text. ", "It need not be so! On the other hand, one who is zealously working for the glory of God. the Levites upright of heart to ’ The verb is used in Chron. The designation ‘the flock of God’ expresses both the unity of the Church and the fact that it is God’s possession, not that of the elders.—which is in you. 2:3; Ñм. Three contrasts follow that clarify the proper motivation and manner of an elder"s ministry. 1 Peter 5:2-3. 1 Peter 5:2 âshepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness;â. The shepherd did not drive the sheep, but he led and they followed. As a matter of constraint contrasted with , willingly—not as pressed men but as volunteers. Let us then remember to distinguish between the institution of Christ and the confusion of the Pope, it being as different as light is from darkness. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little … And I, too, will share in his glory when he is revealed to the whole world. 2 Peter 1:5. , a phrase that emphasises the fact of the as having its logical outcome in character. Our Lord had committed into his hands all His sheep and lambs, without restriction of age or country, to be fed and shepherded; and now the time was approaching when he would have to âput off this tabernacleâ (2 Peter 1:14), and he here takes order that âafter his deceaseâ the charge committed to him. Compare hekousios. âBroken down, this work is from âproâ, which means literally âforward, i.e. The verb "shepherd" (Gr. 1 Peter was written to help suffering Christians, 2 Peter was written to expose false teachers. Base gainers are those who wish to make gain whence they ought not (Aristotle, Nic. but of a ready mind. The Vulgate Latin version adds, "according to God", and so some copies; according to the will of God, and agreeably to his word; and the Ethiopic version renders it, "with equity for God"; with all uprightness and integrity, for the sake of the honour and glory of God; this should be done with all a man's heart and soul, and should spring from pure love to Christ; for no man is fit to feed … ἐκλεκτοῖς, chosen of God to His adopted family in Christ.The construction is irregularly carried on from ἐκλ. Noah Webster Bible 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Feed the flock, taking the oversight of it; не Ð´Ð»Ñ Ð³Ð½ÑÑной коÑÑÑÑи, "If we ever view the flock as "ours" or the ministry as "ours," we are in serious trouble, and so is the church. All these categories fall within the notion of promoting growth. I. David Mathis Apr 19, 2020 4.9K Shares Preacher = evangelist. And if something is adversely affecting your relationship with God, the spiritual welfare of other members, or the reputation of the congregation, then they must get involved (Hebrews 13:17). Verse 1. ,) in which Jesus used to him nearly the same words: All that it meant as addressed to him, it means here as addressed to, —Overseeing, superintending, doing the work of bishops. But of a ready mind — With a sincere desire to glorify God, and to save the souls of men. On the other hand, 2 Peter here teaches that so-called practical Christianity without the spiritual motive is incomplete and unintelligent. It is for a far different end that the Pope makes presbyters, even that they may daily slay Christ, there being no mention made of feeding in their ordination. In other words, elders are responsible for the pastoral work of the local church. 5. Advice to Presbyters. Each of these, too, consists of two parts, the thing to be avoided being in each case first set solemnly over against the thing positively enjoined. Not for filthy lucre—Base gain. Greek. The charge reminds us also of Paul’s counsel to the Ephesian elders (Acts 20:28). The idea that a person can live in one community and "have his membership" in another has no scriptural authority. One of the qualifications for elders is that they must be free from the love of money (1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7). He then shews how they were rightly to perform the pastoral office, though the word ἐπισκοπεῖν generally means to preside or to oversee. To the Elders and the Flock. Greek NT: 1 Peter Polyglot KJV | Vul. Noah Webster Bible 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. should be exercised, is specified in three particulars, negatively and positively: (1) As to the spirit. The position of elder in the local church is referenced throughout the New Testament (1 Timothy 5:17; Titus 1:5–6). They that preach the gospel may live by the gospel, but no one ought to engage in such a work merely that he may live by it. 1 Peter 5:2. 1 Peter 5:2. In the latter it is used of Christ, and of those in office in the Church. So much for the idea that âchurch traditionâ is equal to Scripture or can override it. To look at it from a physical standpoint, it is possible for a person to have such a … 1:5 who are kept guarded by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. The âpastor systemâ in various denominational churches (one man over a congregation) is unknown in the Bible. Necessity is laid upon them; but willingness prevents it being felt, both in undertaking and fulfilling the duty (Bengel). овали Ñвои влаÑÑÑ Ð¸ положение, ÑÑÐ¾Ð±Ñ Ð³ÑабиÑÑ Ð»Ñдей (Ñм. prothumos. This is its only occurrence in the N. T. Its idea is otherwise expressed in 1 Timothy 3:8; Titus 1:7; Titus 1:11. 1. Second, an elder should serve zealously and enthusiastically as opposed to selfishly. The meaning is determined by the corresponding . Stand fast in it. See Hebrews 10:26, and compare Philemon 1:14. for filthy lucre. 1 Peter 2:4-5 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and 5 like living stones, let yourselves be built[ a] into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to … but willingly: a term found only once again in the N. T., viz. 1 Peter 2. Matthew Black (Grand Rapids: William B. Jan 19, 2017. The âpastorsâ of the flock are the elders (Acts 20:17; Acts 20:28). Read verse in New Living Translation , an impressive phrase. CHAPTER 5. To cast means to throw. Only here. Feed, [ Poimanate (Greek #4165)] - 'Tend as a shepherd,' by discipline and doctrine. “It 3 will not leave even a root or branch. Knowledge (1:5) The second rung is "knowledge," the Greek noun gnōsis. 3. âThis does not mean that he is gaily to enter upon office without a self-examining thoughtâ¦But there is a way of accepting office and of rendering service as if it was a grim and unpleasant duty, as if it was a weariness, as if it was a burden to be resented.â (Barclay p. 314) 4. âVoluntarilyâ doesnât mean that a man seeking the office has no qualms or second-thoughts. 6. (NASB: Lockman) âamong youâ-This is a direct command. 2. ânot of constraintâ (ASV); ânot as though it were forced upon youâ (Gspd). (Oxford: Basel Blackwell, 1958), 44; Ernst Best, New Century Bible Commentary, ed. The only organizational structure beyond the local congregation is Jesus as head over all things to the church and ruling in heaven (Ephesians 1:22-23). Only here and Hebrews 12:15. The entire chapter 1 Peter 1 interlinear (Greek/English), translated word by word and with Greek grammar parsing codes, free online. A pastor is usually an elder who functions as a shepherd. Not for ï¬lthy lucre is translated "not for base gain" by The Englishman's Greek New Testament. Peter"s exhortation to his fellow elders was to take care of those under their charge as a shepherd cares for his sheep (cf. The knowledgeable and skillful writer Silvanus might have been Peter's amanuensis (cf. Wesley's 1-peter 5:2 Bible Commentary 5:2 Feed the flock - Both by doctrine and discipline.Not by constraint - Unwillingly, as a burden. "If we ever view the flock as "ours" or the ministry as "ours," we are in serious trouble, and so is the church." The R. V. retains it in the form ‘exercising the oversight.’ It is omitted, however, by the two oldest manuscripts, and by the most recent editors. These people knew what being humbled felt like. Some church elders were paid a salary (1 Timothy 5:17-18). âfig., of activity that protects, rules, governs, fosters, in the sense lead, guide, ruleâ (Arndt p. 683) âthe verb denotes all that is included in the office of a shepherd, guiding, guarding, folding, no less than feeding.â (Vincent p. 665). Not by constraint — Unwillingly, as if it were a burden; but willingly — “In the first age, when the profession of the gospel exposed men to persecution, and when the persecutions fell more especially on the bishops, it may easily be imagined that some who were appointed to that office would undertake it unwillingly; not only because they were not disposed to do the duties thereof diligently, but because they were not willing to suffer.” Not for filthy lucre — Which, if it be the motive of acting, is filthy beyond expression. 1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. The word translated âexercising oversightâ is related to the word translated âbishop/overseerâ. âexercising oversightâ-âlook upon, inspect, oversee, look afterâ (Thayer p. 242). 5 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder. “O consider this, ye that leave one flock and go to another, merely ‘because there is more gain, a larger salary!’ Is it not astonishing that men ‘can see no harm in this?’ That it is not only practised, but avowed, all over the nation?” — Wesley. Serving because of pure inward motivation is the type of men that God wants in the eldership. The apostle means also, not for a maintenance; for the sake of which merely, or chiefly, no one should undertake the pastoral office. [5] Robert Leighton, Commentary On First Peter. Not by constraint. Ñакже ÐеÑ. Yea 1161 , all 3956 [of you] be subject 5293 5746 one to another 240 , and be clothed 1463 5663 with humility 5012 : for 3754 God 2316 resisteth 498 5731 the proud 5244 , … How this oversight should be exercised, is specified in three particulars, negatively and positively: (1) As to the spirit, not by constraint, as if under compulsion or necessity, and against the will, as might naturally be the case in view of the weightier burdens or the greater exposure to the malice of persecutors; but willingly, freely, and with the fulness of consecrated souls. "I have counseled with many pastors who ... feel that they are imprisoned by their calling to ministry. 2 Corinthians 9:7). He isnât given authority in addition to the will of God. If it is retained, it states one direction which the tending is to take, namely, that of overseeing the flock. The coming day will burn them up,” says the Lord who rules over all. It means in sordid greed of gain. The shepherd of old carried a staff or rod, and sometimes a sling (Psalms 23:4; Titus 1:9-11; Acts 20:29-30). Apr 19, 2020. See the comments at 1 Timothy 5:17-18 where it is evidently shown that it is right to support an elder so he can give his entire attention to the ï¬ock in spiritual matters. The term employed necessarily implies, not only the pastoral offices, but such a general superintendence and leadership. The time had not then come when, as in a more complete organization of the Church, the designation of Bishop was specially given to the president of the presbyters. He is not treating of the motives which should lead a man to accept the position. Compare 1 Timothy 3:3. of, &c. = readily. He still shepherds the flock by proxy. 2:1-3). The gain one could derive from elder ministry included honor in the church as well as possible financial gain. in Hebrews 12:15, where it is rendered ‘looking diligently.’ If it is omitted here, the tending is defined directly by the three adverbial and participial clauses which follow. It is a awesome task and should be taken very seriously. ‘Feed,’ writes the Apostle, ‘tend the flock of God which is among you.’. ; cf.1 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Timothy 4:12. This first definition describes the elder’s duty as one which is not to be taken up like an unwelcome burden imposed on one, or a task from which one cannot retreat. John 21:16). He calls them the elders, from presbyterous in the original Greek. Peter also wants his readers to understand the *grac… Taking the oversight thereof.âIt is exceedingly doubtful whether these words form part of the original text or not. The idea is that of acting all the shepherd’s part, including protection, rule, guidance, etc., as well as the providing of pasture. Which is among you. Shepherds watched out for dangers, and if a sheep wandered away from the flock, he went after it and brought it back. 3:11; Ðал. âbut voluntarilyâ-âwithout compulsion, deliberately, intentionally.â (Arndt p. 243). Aspiring to the office of an elder, should be done intelligently, deliberately, intently, and purposefully (1 Timothy 3:1). 1 So get rid of all evil behavior. It is hardly to be thought that St. Peter had in view the humility which led men to adopt such strange methods of avoiding the responsibility of the priesthood as we find resorted to by Chrysostom and Ambrose. The Lord does not force us or coerce us to be involved in ministry. St. Peter, to whom the flock throughout the whole world was committed, saw it as a whole, but the elders to whom he writes had only to look to that part of the one flock which was âamong them.â The marginal rendering is against the order of the Greek words, and does not suit the context so well when the context is rightly understood. CHAPTER 5. The flock is Christ's. The âready mind,â of which the Apostle speaks, means the love of the work itself, which should be the sole motive in seeking, or performing, the gospel ministry. To watch over the flock and go after the sheep that is straying (Hebrews 13:17). So it is said of God’s servant that He . It has been felt singular that the flock should be described as among or (as the word literally means) in the elders. 2:4; ТиÑ. Elders therefore among you I exhort (any who are in the situation of πρεσβύτεροι, anarthrous: the omission of τούς after πρεσβ. Peter wrote that he used an amanuensis, Silvanus, in 1 Peter (compare 1 Peter 5:12). This shews he speaks of bishops and priests, and not of elders in years only. Christ is the Living Stone; Christians are living stones. This is a truly remarkable Greek - English Interlinear Bible of the New Testament from Biblos, which will be a total blessing to anyone interested in a deeper study of the Greek New Testament. Be shepherds. Not for filthy lucre - (Isaiah 56:11; Titus 1:7.). There are many parallels between the work of shepherds who took care of literal sheep and the work of elders: 1. 2. This is a beautiful example of the work of the church elder. withâ and âthumosâ, spirit, heartâ¦it implies zeal and enthusiasmâ¦denoting not mere willingness, but zeal!â (Oberst p. 230) Again, we are dealing with motive. 3. In the Greek, this phrase is passive, meaning the action is done to the subject by an outside source. ... 1 Peter 1:5. Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. [Note: Cedar, pp188-89.]. Neither does it mean that such a man should feel a complete lack of compulsion. This refers to the temporal support that was given to elders who devoted their time to the care of the congregation. 2Feed the flock of God We hence learn what the word presbyter imports, even that it includes the office of feeding. God would have it this way-âvoluntarily.â Service to Him should always be thus rendered.â (Oberst p. 229) 2. Some also maintain that the book reflects a situation that did not exist until after Peter’s death, suggesting that the persecution referred to in 4:14–16 ; 5:8–9 is … I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. âSo, you have your own churchâ. John 21:16; Acts 20:28; Ezekiel 34:1-16). 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,. It does make sense to me, meaning that I understand that you translated 5:8-9 into ε:η-θ, which are the correct modern Greek numerals. The Expositor's Greek Testament. ... 2 Peter 2:5. Eric Eve writes: "Despite 1 Pet 1:1, the author is unlikely to have been the apostle Peter. Focus on a Few Good Men How God Does the Magic in Disciplemaking. to tend a ï¬ock, keep sheep; to rule, govern." willingly. In addition, the will of God governs every aspect of how a elder is to rule. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. Personal gain and ambition are not the motives. ,) but base is the minister who makes the money gained his motive. Interlinear Bible © 2011 - 2018 by Biblos.com in cooperation with Helps Ministries Section Headings Courtesy INT Bible © 2012, Used by Permission Bible Hub 1 So get rid of all evil behavior. In Palestine, the shepherd led the sheep out into the fields where they could find plenty to eat. Feed the flock. 3. See note one, “God wants you to fill this job because you have a sense of the honor and mission of such work.”, of a larger congregation. In the Syriac version, the word προθυμως, here used, is translated toto corde, with the whole heart. But our verse warns that a man should not use the oï¬ice for the sake of his personal support. That's part of the basis that comes with faith (1:2). We see two contrasts in the above verse. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God. Greater force is thus given to the statement of the spirit in which the tending is to be discharged. 5:17, 18), но жажда денег никогда не должна ÑлÑжиÑÑ Ð¼Ð¾Ñивом Ð´Ð»Ñ ÑлÑÐ¶ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñ (ÑÑ. On the one hand one who labors for personal profit. Erasmus renders the words, âTaking care of it,â (curam illius agentes ;) but as the Greek word is ἐπισκοποῦντες I doubt not but that Peter meant to set forth the office and title of the episcopate. Rather, a zeal for the will of God, a love for His people, an ardor to see the cause of Christ move forward. in Hebrews 10:26, where it is rendered ‘wilfully.’ The R. V. adds here the words ‘according unto God,’ on the genuineness of which the divided state of the documentary evidence makes it difficult to pronounce a decided opinion. 2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Greek. 2. He should not serve for what he can get out of his ministry now but for the love of his Lord. By this time the word âbishopâ had not become a fixed title of one special office, though the office itself was in existence. By this it appears that those who are styled bishops, from their having the oversight of others, and also presbyters, or elders, are spoken of as the same persons. Inspired by the Spirit, Peter speaks to those who hold office in the church. âaccording to the will of Godâ-1. 1 Peter Chapter 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25. “The soul of religion is the practick part” (Bunyan). 1 Peter 3 is the third chapter of the First Epistle of Peter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The author identifies himself as "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ" and the epistle is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle, but there are charges that it is a work of Peter's followers in Rome between 70-100 CE. The shepherd did not, the sheep, but he led and they followed. Godâs shepherds in the O.T. Willingly. The verb is the one with which the word bishop (i.e overseer) is connected. There is nothing wrong in paying elders (1 Timothy 5:17). taking the oversight thereof. [Note: D. Edmond Hiebert, "Counsel for Christ"s Under-Shepherds: An Exposition of1Peter5:1-4," Bibliotheca Sacra139:556 (October-December1982):336-37.]. Feed the flock of God — Both by doctrine and discipline; which is among you — Namely, the churches of Christ, which you are called to preside over; taking the oversight thereof — Greek, επισκοπουντες, discharging the episcopal office. 5. It can hardly be that there was not present in St. Peter’s mind the memorable scene on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, (. 3. "It need not be so! [Pastor is another word for shepherd. And neither is the will of God ever to be altered by human religious authorities. (2) Feed the flock of God which is among you.âBy the word âfeedâ here is meant, not merely the giving of pasture, but the whole government. 'He is a true minister of the counsel of God who doeth and teacheth the things of the Lord; not accounted righteous because he is a presbyter, but, because righteous, chosen into the presbytery' (Clemens Alexandrinus). Peter's epistles contain eighty-four hapax legomena, words only occurring once. I don't think Peter is talking so much about "knowing God" here. (1) St. Peter calls it âthe flock of God.â Textual critics are much divided on the reading in Acts 20:28, but, on the whole, the Received reading seems the best supported: âthe Church of God which He hath purchased with His own blood.â At the same time, St. Peter is in remembrance how Christ had said, âFeed My sheep.â It may be fairly thought, therefore, when we see St. Peterâs own theology in 1 Peter 1:25; 1 Peter 2:3; 1 Peter 3:15, that when he writes, âFeed the flock of God,â his thoughts turn to the Second Person of the Holy Trinity rather than to the First.