The chapter is divided into three main sections. He exhorts. What is exhortation? An encouragement of something specific. The first is an exhortation. to the elders of the churches to be faithful to the flocks committed to their charge, 1 Peter 5:1-4. These are people that minister and there are many who here do that, are associated with that or are married to someone who is involved in that. It’s talking to YOU!