1 Peter 5:3
1 Peter 5:1-3 The Message (MSG)
I have a special concern for you church leaders. I know what it’s like to be a leader, in on Christ’s sufferings as well as the coming glory. Here’s my concern: that you care for God’s flock with all the diligence of a shepherd. Not because you have to, but because you want to please God. Not calculating what you can get out of it, but acting spontaneously. Not bossily telling others what to do, but tenderly showing them the way.
1 Peter 5:3 King James Version (KJV)
neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
1 Peter 5:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.
1 Peter 5:3 New Century Version (NCV)
Do not be like a ruler over people you are responsible for, but be good examples to them.
1 Peter 5:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.
1 Peter 5:3 New International Version (NIV)
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
1 Peter 5:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock
1 Peter 5:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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].
1 Peter 5:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.