3. neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
4. When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.
5. Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
6. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
7. casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.