^{1 Ref} I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this serious request to the chief men among you:

^{2 Ref} Keep watch over the flock of God which is in your care, using your authority, not as forced to do so, but gladly; and not for unclean profit but with a ready mind;

^{3 Ref} Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.