1 Peter 5:3

And do not lord it over ¹  those entrusted to you, ²  but be examples to the flock.

biblegateway 1Pe 5:3

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

biblegateway 1Pe 5:3

nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.

biblegateway 1Pe 5:3

Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your good example.

biblegateway 1Pe 5:3

Not bossily telling others what to do, but tenderly showing them the way.

SABDAweb 1Pe 5:3

Not as lords over God’s heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

bibleoremus 1Pe 5:3

Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.

biblegateway 1Pe 5:3

nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;

biblegateway 1Pe 5:3

And do not lord it over ¹  those entrusted to you, ²  but be examples to the flock.

¹ tn Grk “not as lording it over…but being examples.” The participles continue the command of v. 2 by describing how the shepherding should be carried out.

² tn Grk “the ones allotted,” referring to those God has given over to their care.