1 Peter 5:2

Spanish Version Is Called = Free Bible Version or (Versión Biblia Libre = VBL) - Public Domain - http://www.freebibleversion.org/ - Copyright © 2018 Jonathan Gallagher y Shelly Barrios de Avila

Cuiden del rebaño que se les ha encomendado, no porque estén obligados a vigilarlos, sino con agrado, como Dios quiere que sea. Háganlo de buena gana, sin buscar beneficio de ello.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse tells church leaders to take care of the people in their community with love and willingness, not because they have to or for money. The speaker is Peter, who was one of Jesus' disciples.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you're a shepherd taking care of sheep, but instead of sheep, think about how grown-ups should look after other people in the church family. They need to do it because they want to help and not just for money or because someone told them to.

Contexto histórico

The Book of 1 Peter was written by Simon Peter, one of Jesus' apostles, around AD 60-70. It is addressed to Christians scattered across various regions in Asia Minor during a time when Christianity faced persecution and societal challenges.

Aplicación para hoy

In modern times, this verse can apply to community leaders who manage volunteer groups or non-profit organizations, emphasizing the importance of serving others with genuine care rather than for personal gain or under pressure from external forces.

Temas

• leadership
• service
• shepherding the flock
• motivation
• church leadership
• spiritual oversight

Versículos relacionados

• Ezekiel 34:2-10
• John 10:11-18
• Acts 20:28-31
• Titus 1:5-9
• 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Preguntas frecuentes

Who is the audience of 1 Peter 5:2?

The primary audience are church leaders and elders, but it also applies to anyone in a leadership role within the Christian community.

What does 'taking the oversight thereof' mean?

It means having responsibility for watching over and guiding the congregation with care and diligence.

How can leaders avoid doing their work out of constraint or for filthy lucre?

Leaders should cultivate a mindset focused on serving others genuinely, seeking God's will, and remembering to lead by example rather than external pressures or financial gain.

What does 'of a ready mind' imply about leadership attitudes?

It suggests that leaders should be eager and willing to serve, approaching their duties with enthusiasm and a positive spirit, motivated not by obligation but by true desire to help others.