1 Peter 5:3 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Don't be rulers over the people entrusted to you, but be examples for the flock to follow.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

ASV:

neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.

BBE:

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

DBY:

not as lording it over your possessions, but being models for the flock.

ERV:

neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.

WEY:

not lording it over your Churches but proving yourselves patterns for the flock to imitate.

WBS:

Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock.

WEB:

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

YLT:

neither as exercising lordship over the heritages, but patterns becoming of the flock,

1 Peter 5:3 Cross References

XREF:

Ezekiel 34:4 "Those who are sickly you have not strengthened, the diseased you have not healed, the broken you have not bound up, the scattered you have not brought back, nor have you sought for the lost; but with force and with severity you have dominated them.

Matthew 20:25 But Jesus called them to Himself and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.

John 13:15 "For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you.

Philippians 3:17 Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.

1 Thessalonians 1:7 so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.

2 Thessalonians 3:9 not because we do not have the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example.

1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

Titus 2:7 in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

5:3 Neither as being lords over [God's] {b} heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
(b) Which is the Christian people.

PNT:

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.

WES:

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.

MHC:

5:1-4 The apostle Peter does not command, but exhorts. He does not claim power to rule over all pastors and churches. It was the peculiar honour of Peter and a few more, to be witnesses of Christ's sufferings; but it is the privilege of all true Christians to partake of the glory that shall be revealed. These poor, dispersed, suffering Christians, were the flock of God, redeemed to God by the great Shepherd, living in holy love and communion, according to the will of God. They are also dignified with the title of God's heritage or clergy; his peculiar lot, chosen for his own people, to enjoy his special favour, and to do him special service. Christ is the chief Shepherd of the whole flock and heritage of God. And all faithful ministers will receive a crown of unfading glory, infinitely better and more honourable than all the authority, wealth, and pleasure of the world.

CONC:

Allotted Becoming Charge Churches Domineering Ensamples Entrusted Examples Exercising Flock God's Heritage Heritages Imitate Lording Lords Lordship Making Models Patterns Possessions Proving Yet Yourselves

Allotted Charge Churches Domineering Ensamples Entrusted Examples Exercising Flock God's Heritage Heritages Imitate Making Models Patterns Proving Yourselves

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