1 Peter 5:2-4 ▼

2 shepherd and guide and protect the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not [motivated] for shameful gain, but with wholehearted enthusiasm;

3 not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation].

4 And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.