^{2 Ref} Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

^{3 Ref} neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

^{4 Ref} When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.