Traditional Lens Commentary: 1 Peter 5:1-5
We read this passage as a direct charge to church leaders, exhorting them to shepherd God's flock willingly and eagerly, not for personal gain or power but as servants of Christ. It emphasizes humility and submission, reflecting the servanthood modeled by Jesus. The text underlines the importance of
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