彼得前書 5
1 所以我這同為長老的，為基督苦難作證的，以及同享那將要顯示的光榮的人，勸勉你們中間的眾長老：
THE presbyters among you I exhort, who am a co-presbyter and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker of the glory which shall be revealed:
2 你們務要牧放天主托付給你們的羊群；盡監督之職，不是出於不得已，而是出於甘心，隨天主的聖意；也不是出於貪卑鄙的利益，而是出於情願；
feed the flock of God which is among you, exercising your pastoral office not of necessity, but of choice, not for base gain, but with alacrity of mind;
3 不是做托你們照管者的主宰，而是做群羊的模範：
not as domineering over your allotted congregations, but as being examples of the flock.
4 這樣，當總司牧出現時，你們必領受那不朽的榮冠。
And when the arch Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that will never fade away.
5 同樣，你們青年人，應該服從長老；大家都該穿上謙卑作服裝，彼此侍候，因為『天主拒絕驕傲人，卻賞賜恩寵於謙遜人。』
In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly.
6 為此，你們該屈服在天主大能的手下，這樣在適當的時候，他必舉揚你們；
Humble yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season:
7 將你們的一切掛慮都託給他，因為他必關照你們。
casting all your anxiety upon him; for he careth for you.
8 你們要節制，要醒寤，因為，你們的仇敵魔鬼，如同咆哮的獅子巡遊，尋找可吞食的人；
Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, prowleth around, seeking whom he may devour:
9 應以堅固的信德抵抗他，也該知道：你們在世上的眾弟兄，都遭受同樣的苦痛。
against whom stand fast, firm in the faith, knowing that the very same sufferings are fully endured by the brotherhood which is in the world.
But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered a little while, himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. (aiōnios g166)
12 我藉忠信的弟兄息耳瓦諾，給你們寫了這封我認為簡短的書信，為勸勉你們，並為證明這實在是天主的恩寵：在這恩寵上你們應該站穩。
By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I think, I have written to you a few words, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye are standing fast.
13 與你們一同被選的巴比倫教會問候你們；我兒馬爾谷也問候你們。
She who is co-elect at Babylon, saluteth you, and my son Mark.
14 你們要以愛的親吻，彼此問候。願平安與在基督內的你們眾人同在。
Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
