1 Peter 5:3 Meaning
Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
Context Explained
1The 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:
2Feed 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;
3Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 20:26-28
Jesus teaches that greatness comes from serving others.
Philippians 2:5-7
Encourages believers to have the same mindset as Christ, who served humbly.
Titus 2:7
Calls for leaders to be examples of good works.
Source: 1 Peter 5:3