1 Petrus 4:7

Service, Suffering, and Judgment

4:7 For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer. ¹ 

1 Petrus 5:3

5:3 And do not lord it over ²  those entrusted to you, ³  but be examples to the flock.

[4:7]  ¹ tn Grk “for prayers.”

[5:3]  ² tn Grk “not as lording it over…but being examples.” The participles continue the command of v. 2 by describing how the shepherding should be carried out.

[5:3]  ³ tn Grk “the ones allotted,” referring to those God has given over to their care.