1 Peter 5:3

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

…not as exercising lordship over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.

Latin

…neque ut dominantes in cleris, sed forma facti gregis ex animo.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

1 Peter 5:1–4

Elders were the spiritual leaders of the early churches (see also Acts 14:23; 20:17; 1 Timothy 5:17–19; Titus 1:5; James 5:14). By calling himself a fellow elder, Peter shows he shares their responsibilities and the guidance he offers them.

1 Peter 5:1–14

Peter concludes the letter with directions to:

elders (5:1–4),
younger people (5:5), and
the entire church (5:5–11).

He then gives final greetings and ends the letter (5:12–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Empowering Leadership Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader The Day Is Coming The Household The Servant-Leader The Shepherd

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