1 Peter 5
1 As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
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 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
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 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
And at the coming of the chief Keeper of the sheep, you will be given the eternal crown of glory.
5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
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 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.
For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;
7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
Putting all your troubles on him, for he takes care of you.
8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
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 Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
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 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. (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 Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
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 The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.
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 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
Give one another the kiss of love. Peace be to you all in Christ.
