# Do not act as a lord over those allotted to you. Instead, be an example

Elders are to lead by example and not act toward the people as a harsh master would toward his servants. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])

# those allotted to you

You can translate this in active form. Alternate translation: "those whom God has placed in your care" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])