^{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.

^{4 Ref} And at the coming of the chief Keeper of the sheep, you will be given the eternal crown of glory.

^{5 Ref} And in the same way, let the younger men be ruled by the older ones. Let all of you put away pride and make yourselves ready to be servants: for God is a hater of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low.