For you were going astray like sheep; but are now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer{"Overseer" is from the Greek episkopon, which can mean overseer, curator, guardian, or superintendent.} of your souls.

 There are things which must be stripped off. Apothesthai (compare G595) is the verb for stripping off one's clothes. There are things of which the Christian must divest himself as he would strip off a soiled garment. 