NET

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

Darby

3 not as lording it over your^D9289 possessions, but being models for the flock.

Darby Bible Notes

your - Lit. 'the possessions.' What they are is wholly beside the mark. No doubt the saints were in his thoughts; but the character of the elders' conduct is what is in question. If there were no article, it would mean 'not like persons who lord it over possessions.' but here it is more definite. Do not be as persons lording it over your possessions, viewing the saints as something belonging to you. 'Possessions' is not the name of the flock, but the flock was not to be treated as the 'possessions' of the elders.

KJV

3 Neither as being lords over^K7274[God's] heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

KJV Bible Notes

being lords over: Or, overruling.