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

nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;

nor yet as lording over those allotted (the allotments) to your charge, but proving to be (becoming) examples to the flock.

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

Not domineering [as arrogant, dictatorial, and overbearing persons] over those in your charge, but being examples (patterns and models of Christian living) to the flock (the congregation).

nor yet as lording it in a high-handed manner over the portions of the flock assigned to you, but as becoming patterns for the flock.

You should aim not at being dictators but examples of Christian living in the eyes of the flock committed to your charge.

and not as domineering over those in your charge but proving yourselves models for the flock to imitate;

1. Displacing Christ; Lords of Darkness - Neil Girrard
2. 3. The Elders Appointed by the Apostles; The Normal Christian Church Life - Watchman Nee
3. A Game of Words - Neil Girrard
4. Leadership and Unity - Neil Girrard
5. One Hundred and Seven Theses - Steve Camp
6. The Paradigm Shift - Neil Girrard
7. Wolves: How To Spot a False Shepherd - Neil Girrard