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.
Now to you who are presbyters I make this appeal; for I am myself a presbyter, and was a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory about 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.
Be shepherds to your flock of God; take charge of them willingly, and not through compulsion; not for filthy lucre, but with a willing mind;
3 Don't be arrogant, lording it over those who have been put in your care, but be an example to the flock.
not by way of lording it over your heritage, but by becoming examples to the flock.
4 When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive a glorious crown that will never fade.
Then, when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you too will receive the fadeless wreath 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.”
You younger men must submit to the presbyters; and all of you must put on the garment of humility and serve one another, for God resists the haughty, But gives grace to the humble.
6 Humble yourself before God's powerful hand so that he will lift you up at the appropriate time.
So humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand, so that he may exalt you in due time.
7 Surrender all your worries to him, because he cares for you.
Cast all your care upon him, for he ever cares 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 temperate, be vigilant; because your enemy, the devil, is prowling about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
9 Stand firm against him, trusting in God. Remember that your fellow-believers around the world are going through similar troubles.
Resist him, standing firm in the faith, knowing well that the same afflictions are being accomplished in your brothers that are 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)
But the God of all grace, who has called us by Christ Jesus to share his eternal glory, will, after you have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. (aiōnios g166)
His is 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!
By Sylvanus, a faithful brother of yours, as I suppose, I have written you briefly, to comfort you, and to testify that this is the true grace of God. In this stand fast.
13 The believers here in “Babylon,” chosen together with you, send their greetings to you, as does Mark, my son.
Your sister church in Babylon, elect with you, sends you salutations, and so does Marcus, my son.
14 Greet each other with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ Jesus.
