Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
What does 1 Peter 5:3 mean?
The apostle Peter does not command, but exhorts. He does not claim power to rule over all pastors and churches.
Key themes
HopeSuffering and trialsTruthExile
Read with
Keep this verse inside 1 Peter 5:1-5 and alongside a few nearby related passages.