1 Peter 5:3-5
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 Don’t be rulers over the people entrusted to you, but be examples for the flock to follow. 4 Then, when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
Instructions for Christians
5 Young people, in a similar way, place yourselves under the authority of spiritual leaders.
Furthermore, all of you must serve each other with humility, because God opposes the arrogant but favors the humble.
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1 Peter 5:3-5
New International Version
3 not lording it over(A) those entrusted to you, but being examples(B) to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd(C) appears, you will receive the crown of glory(D) that will never fade away.(E)
5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves(F) to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility(G) toward one another, because,
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 5:5 Prov. 3:34
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