1 Peter 5
1 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:
The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
2 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;
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
3 Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
Neither as being lords over [God’s] heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
4 And at the coming of the chief Keeper of the sheep, you will be given the eternal crown of glory.
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
5 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.
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
6 For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Putting all your troubles on him, for he takes care of you.
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8 Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 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.
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
10 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)
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you]. (aiōnios g166)
To him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)
12 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.
By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
13 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.
The [church that is] at Babylon, elected together with [you], saluteth you; and [so doth] Marcus my son.
14 Give one another the kiss of love. Peace be to you all in Christ.
Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace [be] with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
