2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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Peter has just encouraged the believers under persecution.
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## elders among you ##
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The word "you" refers to the believers in Christ. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
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## Therefore ##
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"for this reason"
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## the flock of God ##
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This compares the church to a group of sheep. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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## Look after ##
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"care for" or "tend"
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## Do not act as a master ##
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"Do not act like an important boss"
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