1 Peter 5:3

“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”

"Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock." - 1 Peter 5:3
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What does 1 Peter 5:3 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Peter 5:3 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Peter, one of Jesus's twelve disciples and a prominent figure in the early Christian…

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Leading by Example: The Call of Servant Leadership

In a world where authority can often be abused, the call to lead with humility and integrity resonates with profound significance. The Apostle Peter, in his first epistle, offers powerful guidance to those in leadership positions when he writes, "Neither as being lords over…

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A Prayer for Shepherds: Embracing Servant Leadership

O Sovereign Lord, our Shepherd and Guide, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You in reverence and humility, taking time to reflect on the profound wisdom present in Your Word. I turn my heart towards 1 Peter 5:3, where we are called not to be lords over Your heritage…

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1 Peter 5:3 - "Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock."
1 Peter 5:7
1 Peter 5:7
1 Peter 5:6-7
1 Peter 5:6-7
1 Peter 3:5 - "For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:"
Stand firm in grace. 1 Peter 5:6-14
1 Peter 5:7 - "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 5:11 - "To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
I Peter 1:3
1 Peter 5:6 - "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
2 Peter 3:5 - "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:"
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." - 1 Peter 5:7
1 Peter 3:3 - "Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;"
1 Peter 5:13 - "The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son."
1 Peter 5:4 - "And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away."
1 Peter 2:3 - "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
1 Peter 5:8 - "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
1 Peter 1:5 - "Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."
1 Peter 5:9 - "Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world."
"To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." - 1 Peter 5:11
1 Peter 5:14 - "Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen."
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." - 1 Peter 5:7