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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"