1 Peter 5:3
not by way of lording it over your heritage, but by becoming examples to the flock.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
In Context
4Then, when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you too will receive the fadeless wreath of glory.
Cross References
Matthew 20:25but Jesus called them to him and said. "You know how the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.
Mark 10:42"You know that those who are regarded as rulers among the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones make them feel their authority.
Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, and be shepherds of the church of God which he has purchased with his own blood.
1 Corinthians 3:9For we are God’s fellow workers; and you are God’s field, you are God’s building.
Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 5:2-5
Advice to Elders. ( a. d. 66.) 1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth… Read the whole commentary →