1 Peter 5:1-3

New International Reader's Version

To Older and Younger Believers

5 I’m speaking to the elders among you. I was a witness of Christ’s sufferings. And I will also share in the glory that is going to come. I’m making my appeal to you as one who is an elder together with you. ² Be shepherds of God’s flock, the believers under your care. Watch over them, though not because you have to. Instead, do it because you want to. That’s what God wants you to do. Don’t do it because you want to get money in dishonest ways. Do it because you really want to serve. ³ Don’t act as if you were a ruler over those under your care. Instead, be examples to the flock.