1 Peter 5:3
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”1 Peter 5:3
What Does 1 Peter 5:3 Mean?
1 Peter 5:3 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 5, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 5:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Timothy 4:12“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”Matthew 20:26“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;”Revelation 3:11“Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.”Titus 2:7“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,”James 3:1“My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.”Philippians 3:17“Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.”Ezekiel 34:4“The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.”2 Thessalonians 3:9“Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.”Matthew 20:25“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.”2 Corinthians 1:24“Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.”1 Thessalonians 1:7“So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.”Mark 10:42“But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.”Matthew 23:8“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.”Luke 22:24“And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.”Acts 20:28“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”1 Thessalonians 2:10“Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:”Micah 7:14“Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.”Luke 22:26“But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.”John 10:4“And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.”2 Corinthians 4:5“For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.”
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