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1 Peter 5:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't boss people around like you own them — instead, show them what following God actually looks like through how you live.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Lead by example, not by power trips.

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