1 Peter 5:3
ContextNET © | And do not lord it over 1 those entrusted to you, 2 but be examples to the flock. |
NIV © | not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. |
NASB © | nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock. |
NLT © | Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your good example. |
MSG © | Not bossily telling others what to do, but tenderly showing them the way. |
BBE © | Not as lords over God’s heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock. |
NRSV © | Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock. |
NKJV © | nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; |
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NET © [draft] ITL | |
NET © | And do not lord it over 1 those entrusted to you, 2 but be examples to the flock. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “not as lording it over…but being examples.” The participles continue the command of v. 2 by describing how the shepherding should be carried out. 2 tn Grk “the ones allotted,” referring to those God has given over to their care. |