1 Peter 5:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 5:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 5:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. being lords over: or, overruling" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 5:3 — KJV
“Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. being lords over: or, overruling”
— 1 Peter 5:3 (KJV)
1 Peter 5:3 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 5:3
“And he said, It is not the voice of them that shout for mastery, neither is it the voice of them that cry for being overcome: but the noise of them that sing do I hear. being...: Heb. weakness”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:3: neither, being, over
“Thou shalt therefore sacrifice the passover unto the LORD thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which the LORD shall choose to place his name there.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:3: over, god, flock
“If there arise a matter too hard for thee in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversy within thy gates: then shalt thou arise, and get thee up into the place which the LORD thy God shall choose;”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:3: being, over, god
“The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:3: neither, over, god
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:3: neither, over, god
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