1 Peter 5:1-4 ▼

1 As a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ and a partaker of the glory that will be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:

2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, as God wants; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

3 neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

4 When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.