Peter has just encouraged the believers under persecution.

## elders among you ##

The word "you" refers to the believers in Christ. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

## Therefore ##

"for this reason"

## the flock of God ##

This compares the church to a group of sheep. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## Look after ##

"care for" or "tend"

## Do not act as a master ##

"Do not act like an important boss"