1 Peter 5:2-4

Expanded Bible

² ·shepherd [tend] God’s flock [John 21:15–19], ·for whom you are responsible [which is under your care]. ·Watch over [Oversee] them because you want to, not because you are forced. That is how God wants it. Do it because you are ·happy [eager] to serve, not because ·you want money [of greed]. ³ Do not ·be like a ruler over people [^Tlord it over those; dominate those; Matt. 20:25–27; Mark 10:42–45; Luke 22:25–27] ·you are responsible for [under your care; ^Lthose allotted (to you)], but be good examples to ·them [^Lthe flock]. ⁴ Then when the Chief Shepherd [^CChrist] ·comes [^Lappears], you will get a glorious crown that will never ·lose its beauty [fade away; ^Ccrowns for athletic success made from flowers wilted quickly; 1 Cor. 9:25].