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More Than a Preacher
Commentators explain that to "tend the flock" is a comprehensive command. It includes not just feeding with sound doctrine but also guiding, protecting, and governing the church, much like a shepherd's total care for his sheep. Several scholars note that Peter is likely echoing the personal commission he received from Jesus in John 21, passing that same charge on to other church leaders.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 5:2
18th Century
Theologian
Feed the flock of God. Discharge the duties of a shepherd towards the flock. On the word feed, see Barnes' notes on John 21:15.
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 5:2
Tend (ποιμανατε). First aorist active imperative of ποιμαινω, old verb, from ποιμην (shepherd) as in Lu 17:7. Jesus used this very…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 5:2
19th Century
Bishop
Feed the flock of God which is among you.—By the word “feed” here is meant, not merely the giving of pasture, but the who…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 5:2
Peter’s instruction is to “be shepherds of God’s flock [GK 4480].” The comparison of God’s people to a flock of sheep and the Lord to a shepherd is…
John Calvin
On 1 Peter 5:2
16th Century
Theologian
Feed the flock of God. From this we learn what the word presbyter means, namely, that it includes the office of feeding. It is fo…
John Gill
On 1 Peter 5:2
17th Century
Pastor
Feed the flock of God which is among you
Some read, "as much as in you is"; that is, to the utmost of your power, ac…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 5:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The apostle Peter does not command, but exhorts. He does not claim power to rule over all pastors and churches.
It was the unique honor of P…