Neither as lording over the heritage — Behaving in a haughty, domineering manner, as though you had dominion over their conscience. The word translated heritage, is, literally, the portions. There is one flock under the one chief Shepherd; but many portions of this, under many pastors. But being examples to the flock — This procures the most ready and free obedience.
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1 Peter 5:3
3 Neither as being lords overa God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.