1 Peter 5:3

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not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
World English Bible (WEB)
Neither{G3366} as{G5613} being lords over{G2634}{(G5723)} God's heritage{G2819}, but{G235} being{G1096}{(G5740)} ensamples{G5179} to the flock{G4168}.
Strong's King James
(3) nor as one exercising dominion over your share but rather by becoming examples to the flock.
The F.O.G
[3] Don't lord your authority over those assigned to your care, but lead by example, modeling what it means to follow the Messiah so the flock can see it lived out.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
neither as exercising lordship over the heritages, but patterns becoming of the flock,
Young's Literal Translation

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