1 Peter 5:3

NETBible

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

NIV ©

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

NASB ©

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

NLT ©

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

MSG ©

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

BBE ©

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

NRSV ©

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

NKJV ©

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

KJV
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{being lords over: or, overruling}
NASB ©
nor
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yet as lording
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it over
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those
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allotted
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to your charge
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, but proving
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to be examples
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to the flock
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NET [draft] ITL
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be
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examples
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to the flock
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NETBible

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

NET Notes

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.