1 Peter 5
1 I want to encourage the elders among you. I'm also an elder, a witness to Christ's sufferings, and I will share in the glory that is to come.
The elders who are among you I exhort, I, the fellow elder and witness of Christ's sufferings; also the partaker of the glory that is to be revealed:
2 Look after God's flock you have been given to care for, watching over it not because you're forced to, but gladly, as God wants you to. Do this willingly, not looking to make a profit from it.
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers willingly, not under compulsion; not for dishonest gain but freely;
3 Don't be arrogant, lording it over those who have been put in your care, but be an example to the flock.
neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
4 When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive a glorious crown that will never fade.
And when the Chief Shepherd is revealed you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
5 Young people, do what the elders tell you. Indeed all of you should serve one another in humility, because “God is against the proud, but favors the humble.”
Similarly, you younger ones, submit to elders. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, submitting to one another, because ‘God resists proud ones, but gives grace to humble ones.’
6 Humble yourself before God's powerful hand so that he will lift you up at the appropriate time.
Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time;
7 Surrender all your worries to him, because he cares for you.
casting all your care upon Him, because He does the caring for you.
8 Be responsible, and stay alert. The devil, your enemy, is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Be sober, stay alert! Because your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is circling you, looking for someone to devour;
9 Stand firm against him, trusting in God. Remember that your fellow-believers around the world are going through similar troubles.
withstand him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you into his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore you, support you, strengthen you, and give you a solid foundation. (aiōnios g166)
Now may the God of all grace, who called you into His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, Himself perfect, establish, strengthen and ground you—after you have suffered a while. (aiōnios g166)
To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)
12 With the help of Silvanus, whom I consider a trustworthy brother, I send this letter to you. In these few words I've written I want to encourage you and testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in God's grace!
I have written to you briefly by our faithful brother Silvanus, as I consider him, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.
13 The believers here in “Babylon,” chosen together with you, send their greetings to you, as does Mark, my son.
The jointly elect sister in ‘Babylon’ greets you; and so does Mark, my son.
14 Greet each other with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you, all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
