1 Peter 5:3 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)3 Do not act as dictators over the people you are assigned to care for, but [rather] serve as examples of how they ought to live. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 Not domineering [as arrogant, dictatorial, and overbearing persons] over those in your charge, but being examples (patterns and models of Christian living) to the flock (the congregation). Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible3 Don’t shepherd by ruling over those entrusted to your care, but become examples to the flock. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version3 not so as to dominate by means of the clerical state, but so as to be formed into a flock from the heart. Ver Capítulo |
For we do not have [the right to] rule over your faith [i.e., to dictate concerning your personal relationship with God], but we want to work with you for your happiness. For you are [already] standing firm in your faith. [Note: This whole narrative alludes to some unresolved problems still existing there in Corinth]
But you people are especially chosen [by God]; you are a royal body of priests; you are a nation especially set apart for God’s use; you are a people who belong exclusively to God, that you may express the virtues of the One who called you out of darkness [i.e., of sin and error], and into His marvelous light [i.e., righteousness and truth].