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And do not lord it over[a] those entrusted to you,[b] but be examples to the flock.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:3 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. 1 Peter 5:3 tn Grk “the ones allotted,” referring to those God has given over to their care.