1 Peter 5:3 (WEB)
not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
Catechism · 2
The Sacrament of Holy Orders
“…of Christ. the exercise of this authority must therefore be measured against the model of Christ, who by love made himself the least and the servant of all.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Mk 10 43-45; 1 Pet 5:3.
Christ's Faithful - Hierarchy, Laity, Consecrated Life
“They sanctify her by their example, "not as domineering over those in your charge but being examples to the flock."” — Catechism footnote: 1 Pet 5:3.
Fathers and councils · 2
Tertullian
“If, however, you have had the functions of discipline alone allotted you, and (the duty) of presiding not imperially, but ministerially; who or how great are you, that you should grant indulgence, who, by exhibiting neither the prophetic nor the apostolic character, lack that virtue whose property it is to indulge?” — editor's note: Comp. 1 Pet. v. 1–4.
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Gregory the Great
“Hence also Peter says, Not as being lords over God’s heritage, but being made ensamples to the flock (1 Pet. v. 3).” — the author cites it
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Cross-references · 6
Cited together in Catechism §1551.
Cited together in Catechism §1551.
Cited together in Catechism §1551.
Cited together in Catechism §1551.
Cited together in Catechism §1551.
Cited together in Catechism §1551.