1 Peter 5:3

The Passion Translation

Don’t be controlling tyrants but lead others by your beautiful examples to the flock.

Cross References

Psalm 33:12

Blessed and prosperous is that nation who has God as their Lord! They will be the people he has chosen for his own.

Psalm 74:2

Don’t forget that we are your beloved ones. Wrap us back into your heart again, for you chose us. You brought us out of our slavery and bondage and made us your favored ones, your Zion-people, your home on earth.

Ezekiel 34:4

You haven’t cared for the weak ones, brought healing to the sick, nor bandaged those who are injured. You haven’t looked for the strays nor brought the lost back to the fold. Instead, you have ruled over them cruelly and treated them harshly.

Acts 20:28

So guard your hearts. Be true shepherds over all the flock and feed them well. Remember, it was the Holy Spirit who appointed you to guard and oversee the churches that belong to Jesus, the Anointed One, which he purchased and established by his own blood.

1 Corinthians 11:11

So then, I have to insist that in the Lord, neither is woman inferior to man nor is man inferior to woman.

1 Corinthians 3:5

Who is Apollos, really? Or who is Paul? Aren’t we both just servants through whom you believed our message? Aren’t each of us doing the ministry the Lord has assigned to us?

1 Corinthians 3:9

We are coworkers with God and you are God’s cultivated garden, the house he is building.

2 Corinthians 1:24

But I don’t want to imply that as leaders we coerce you or somehow want to rule over your faith. Instead, we are your partners who are called to increase your joy. And we know that you already stand firm because of your strong faith.

2 Corinthians 4:5

We don’t preach ourselves, but rather the lordship of Jesus Christ, for we are your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Philippians 3:17

My beloved friends, imitate my walk with God and follow all those who walk according to the way of life we modeled before you.

Philippians 4:9

Put into practice the example of all that you have heard from me or seen in my life and the God of peace will be with you in all things.

1 Thessalonians 1:7

Now you have become an example for all the believers to follow throughout the provinces of Greece.

2 Thessalonians 3:9

It wasn’t because we don’t have the right to be supported, but we wanted to provide you an example to follow.

1 Timothy 4:12

And don’t be intimidated by those who are older than you; simply be the example they need to see by being faithful and true in all that you do. Speak the truth and live a life of purity and authentic love as you remain strong in your faith.

Titus 2:7

Above all, set yourself apart as a model of a life nobly lived. With dignity, demonstrate integrity in all that you teach.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are God’s chosen treasure —priests who are kings, a spiritual “nation” set apart as God’s devoted ones. He called you out of darkness to experience his marvelous light, and now he claims you as his very own. He did this so that you would broadcast his glorious wonders throughout the world.