Give a shepherd’s care to God’s flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God’s direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.

And do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

I know that after I am gone fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.

Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.