2 oshepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, pnot under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; qnot for shameful gain, but eagerly;
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Philemon 14
but I preferred to do nothing without your consent in order that your goodness might not be by compulsion but of your own accord.
1 Timothy 3:8
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.
Titus 1:7
For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain,
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