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.
Shepherd and Overseer -- “Shepherd and Overseer” were the most appropriate descriptions of Christ for Peter to use in order to comfort Christians who were being persecuted and slandered (1 Peter 2:12). These two terms are also used for human spiritual leaders. “Shepherd” is the word for pastor, and “overseer” is the word for bishop (cf. Ephesians 4:11; Titus 1:7), both referring to the same persons who lead the church (cf. Acts 20:28). - MSB