1 Peter 5:3

1 Peter 5:3 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

3nor yet as domineering over those assigned to your care, but by proving to be examples to the flock.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

3not 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].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

3neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

3Not as though ye were lords ouer Gods heritage, but that yee may bee ensamples to the flocke.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

3not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

3Don’t act as if you were a ruler over those under your care. Instead, be examples to the flock.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

3God has given you a group of believers to take care of them. Do not try to rule over them with power. Instead, show them how to live in a good way, so that they can copy you.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

3neither as exercising lordship over the heritages, but becoming patterns for the flock,

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