1 Pita 5
1 Ni mi bi ninkon wa me mi ninkon, wa ba chume ni shishi kpa-ya Yesu Kiristi, ni hla ndindima u bachi dun ba toh.
I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this serious request to the chief men among you:
2 Zizan tie ndu vren u krju ntma ni kpa nyemme, ana ni gbigbina, ana ni kpa-sɦăn na.
Keep watch over the flock of God which is in your care, using your authority, not as forced to do so, but gladly; and not for unclean profit but with a ready mind;
3 Na ban tu me ndi wu ninkon ni shishi indi wa u ya'ba na, se “u” ka tsroba inkoh tie ndindi u ntma.
Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
4 Ninkon u krju ntma ni ta bwu shishi niwu, u fe pri-nzeh u tuntur.
And at the coming of the chief Keeper of the sheep, you will be given the eternal crown of glory.
5 A naki biyi mri-nzeh wawu, ka tu nbi grji ni bi ninkon nitoh tu-nbi ni nfutu, na kpa ri-mbi tsri na. Irji na nyimme ni-ndi wa ni nzutu na.
And in the same way, let the younger men be ruled by the older ones. Let all of you put away pride and make yourselves ready to be servants: for God is a hater of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low.
6 Njitu-mbi grji dun Irji zoh yi.
For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;
7 Ka wawu sisri meh don ni-Wu, Wawu yi ni kata.
Putting all your troubles on him, for he takes care of you.
8 Mmla yah, mmla zren, meme-a ni-zren ni kagon ni wa-indi wa a ni ta'n na-ichen u'yon.
Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;
9 Ka'me niwũ. Kri mgbamgba ni yo-sron. U toh indi bi hu Irji ni mgumgblu ba si shaya naaki me.
Do not give way to him but be strong in your faith, in the knowledge that your brothers who are in the world undergo the same troubles.
10 Ni-gon iya wa uti ni'nton tsaame. Irji (Bachi) u ko'nge, iwa a yo, a ye ni sisren u tuntur ni Yesu Kiristi, ani nu mgbemgble na mlawu ti. (aiōnios g166)
And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing; (aiōnios g166)
His is the power for ever. So be it. (aiōn g165)
12 I'me mi kpa-nyime ni Silvanus a vayi u yer-yer, mi hla ni yiwu tsa-me ni wawuyi.
I have sent you this short letter by Silvanus, a true brother, in my opinion; comforting you and witnessing that this is the true grace of God; keep to it.
13 Mi hla yiwu gbigbi kpe wa mi hla a njanji tre Irji mi kri nitu ma. Iwah u Babilon wa bi kpa indu ni ntoh ṛiři asi chi yi. Ivren mu Markus ngame asi chi yi.
She who is in Babylon, who has a part with you in the purpose of God, sends you her love; and so does my son Mark.
14 Chi kpambi ni kurju uu (kiss) isohn. Si dun he ni yi ni den Yesu.
Give one another the kiss of love. Peace be to you all in Christ.
