1 Peter 5:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Don't be bossy to those people who are in your care, but set an example for them.

Cross References

Psalm 33:12

The LORD blesses each nation that worships only him. He blesses his chosen ones.

Psalm 74:2

Remember the people you rescued long ago, the tribe you chose to be your very own. Think of Mount Zion, your home;

Ezekiel 34:4

You have never protected the weak ones or healed the sick ones or bandaged those that get hurt. You let them wander off and never look for those that get lost. You are cruel and mean to my sheep.

Micah 7:14

Lead your people, LORD! Come and be our shepherd. Grasslands surround us, but we live in a forest. So lead us to Bashan and Gilead, and let us find pasture as we did long ago.

Numbers 18:7

But only you and your sons can serve as priests at the altar and in the most holy place. Your work as priests is a gift from me, and anyone else who tries to do that work must be put to death.

John 13:15

I have set the example, and you should do for each other exactly what I have done for you.

Acts 20:28

Look after yourselves and everyone the Holy Spirit has placed in your care. Be like shepherds to God's church. It is the flock that he bought with the blood of his own Son.

1 Corinthians 11:11

As far as the Lord is concerned, men and women need each other.

1 Corinthians 3:5

Apollos and I are merely servants who helped you to have faith. It was the Lord who made it all happen.

1 Corinthians 3:9

Apollos and I work together for God, and you are God's garden and God's building.

2 Corinthians 1:24

We are not bosses who tell you what to believe. We are working with you to make you glad, because your faith is strong.

2 Corinthians 4:5

We are not preaching about ourselves. Our message is that Jesus Christ is Lord. He also sent us to be your servants.

Deuteronomy 32:9

but the LORD himself takes care of Israel.

Philippians 3:17

My friends, I want you to follow my example and learn from others who closely follow the example we set for you.

Philippians 4:9

You know the teachings I gave you, and you know what you heard me say and saw me do. So follow my example. And God, who gives peace, will be with you.

1 Thessalonians 1:7

You became an example for all the Lord's followers in Macedonia and Achaia.

2 Thessalonians 3:9

We had the right not to work, but we wanted to set an example for you.

1 Timothy 4:12

Don't let anyone make fun of you, just because you are young. Set an example for other followers by what you say and do, as well as by your love, faith, and purity.

Titus 2:7

Always set a good example for others. Be sincere and serious when you teach.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done. The Scriptures say,