Parallel Verses
Amplified
not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation].
New American Standard Bible
nor yet as
King James Version
Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
Holman Bible
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
International Standard Version
Do not lord it over the people entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
A Conservative Version
nor as domineering over the lots, but becoming examples of the flock.
American Standard Version
neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.
An Understandable Version
Do not act as dictators over the people you are assigned to care for, but [rather] serve as examples of how they ought to live.
Anderson New Testament
neither as being lords over God's possessions, but being examples to the flock.
Bible in Basic English
Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
Common New Testament
not as lording it over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
Daniel Mace New Testament
not to domineer over the laity, but to be examples for their imitation;
Darby Translation
not as lording it over your possessions, but being models for the flock.
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
neither as lording it over the heritage of God, but, being patterns to the flock:
Godbey New Testament
Not as domineering over the heritages, but having become examples of the flock:
Goodspeed New Testament
and not as tyrannizing over those in your charge but proving models for the flock;
John Wesley New Testament
Neither as lording over the heritage, but being examples to the flock.
Julia Smith Translation
Neither as ruling over the portions obtained by lot, but being types of the flock.
King James 2000
Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and not as lording it over {those under your care}, but being examples for the flock.
Modern King James verseion
nor as lording it over those allotted to you by God, but becoming examples to the flock.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Not as though ye were lords over the parishes: but that ye be an example to the flock.
Moffatt New Testament
not by way of lording it over your charges but proving a pattern to the flock.
Montgomery New Testament
not by way of lording it over your heritage, but by becoming examples to the flock.
NET Bible
And do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
New Heart English Bible
neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
Noyes New Testament
not as lording it over your allotted charge, but being examples to the flock;
Sawyer New Testament
not as having a lordship over God's inheritance but being examples to the flock;
The Emphasized Bible
Nor yet as lording it over the allotted portions, but becoming, ensamples, to the beloved flock;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
not as domineering over your allotted congregations, but as being examples of the flock.
Twentieth Century New Testament
not as lords of your charges, but as examples to your flock.
Webster
Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock.
Weymouth New Testament
not lording it over your Churches but proving yourselves patterns for the flock to imitate.
Williams New Testament
and not as domineering over those in your charge but proving yourselves models for the flock to imitate;
World English Bible
neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
Worrell New Testament
neither as lording it over the allotted charges, but becoming examples to the flock;
Worsley New Testament
nor as lording it over the people, but being examples to the flock.
Youngs Literal Translation
neither as exercising lordship over the heritages, but patterns becoming of the flock,
Themes
Christian ministers » Examples to the flock
Elder » In the Christian church
Ministers » Should be » Ensamples to the flock
Topics
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References
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Word Count of 38 Translations in 1 Peter 5:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Leadership And Humility
2 shepherd and guide and protect the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not [motivated] for shameful gain, but with wholehearted enthusiasm; 3 not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation]. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.
Names
Cross References
Ezekiel 34:4
You have not strengthened those who are weak, you have not healed the sick, you have not bandaged the crippled, you have not brought back those gone astray, you have not looked for the lost; but you have ruled them with force and violence.
Philippians 3:17
Brothers and sisters, together follow my example and observe those who live by the pattern we gave you.
2 Thessalonians 3:9
not because we do not have a right to such support, but [we provided our own financial support] 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 [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.
Titus 2:7
And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified,
2 Corinthians 1:24
not that we rule [like dictators] over your faith, but rather we work with you for [the increase of] your joy; for in your faith you stand firm [in your strong conviction that Jesus of Nazareth—the Messiah—is the Son of God, through whom we obtain eternal salvation].
Deuteronomy 32:9
“For the Lord’s portion and chosen share is His people;
Jacob (Israel) is the allotment of His inheritance.
Psalm 33:12
Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the nation whose God is the Lord,
The people whom He has chosen as His own inheritance.
Psalm 74:2
Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old,
Which You have redeemed to be the tribe of Your inheritance;
Remember Mount Zion, where You have dwelt.
Micah 7:14
Shepherd and rule Your people with Your scepter [of blessing],
The flock of Your inheritance and Your possession
Which dwells alone [separate and secure from attack] in the forest,
In the midst of a garden land.
Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead
As in the days of old [the days of Moses and Elijah].
Matthew 20:25-26
But Jesus called them to Himself and said,
Matthew 23:8-10
Mark 10:42-45
Calling them to Himself, Jesus said to them,
Luke 22:24-27
Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.
Acts 20:28
Take care and be on guard for yourselves and for the whole flock over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd (tend, feed, guide) the church of God which He bought with His own blood.
1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Just servants through whom you believed [in Christ], even as the Lord appointed to each his task.
1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are God’s fellow workers [His servants working together]; you are God’s cultivated field [His garden, His vineyard], God’s building.
1 Corinthians 11:11
Nevertheless, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman.
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves [merely] as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake.
Philippians 4:9
The things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things [in daily life], and the God [who is the source] of peace and well-being will be with you.
1 Thessalonians 1:5-6
for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
3 John 1:9-10
I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.