1 Peter
King James Version (KJV)
1 Peter 5:3
“Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Peter 5:3 Context
1The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. 5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
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Translation Details for 1 Peter 5:3
Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
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Bible Commentary for 1 Peter 5:3
Wesley's Notes for 1 Peter 5:3
5:3 Neither as lording over the heritage - Behaving in a haughty, domineering manner, as though you had dominion over their conscience. The word translated heritage, is, literally, the portions. There is one flock under the one chief Shepherd; but many portions of this, under many pastors. But being examples to the flock - This procures the most ready and free obedience.
People's Bible Notes for 1 Peter 5:3
1Pe 5:3 Neither as being lords. Not with an arbitrary, despotic rule. Over [God's] heritage. Rather, "over the charge allotted you" (Revised Version). But being ensamples to the flock. Instead of ruling imperiously, rather set an example that others may follow.
Neither as being lords ouer Gods heritage: but being ensamples to the flocke.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
- Basic English Bible
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible
not as lording it over your possessions, but being models for the flock.
- Darby Bible
Neither as lording it over the clergy, but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart.
- Douay-Rheims Bible
neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.
- English Revised Version
neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
- World English Bible