1 Peter 5
1 The elders which are among you, I beseech which am also an elder, and a witnesse of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shalbe reueiled,
I exhort the elders among you, I who am a fellow elder, a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker of the glory that will be revealed:
2 Feede the flocke of God, which dependeth vpon you, caring for it not by constraint, but willingly: not for filthy lucre, but of a ready minde:
Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly; not for sordid gain, but eagerly.
3 Not as though ye were lords ouer Gods heritage, but that yee may bee ensamples to the flocke.
Do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
4 And when that chiefe shepheard shall appeare, ye shall receiue an incorruptible crowne of glory.
And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
5 Likewise ye yonger, submit your selues vnto the elders, and submit your selues euery man, one to another: decke your selues inwardly in lowlinesse of minde: for God resisteth the proude, and giueth grace to the humble.
In the same way, you who are younger must submit to your elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility as you submit to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
6 Humble your selues therefore vnder the mightie hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time,
7 Cast all your care on him: for he careth for you.
casting all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.
8 Be sober, and watch: for your aduersarie the deuil as a roaring lyon walketh about, seeking whom he may deuoure:
Be sober-minded and watchful; your adversary the devil walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren which are in the world.
Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.
10 And the God of all grace, which hath called vs vnto his eternall glory by Christ Iesus, after that ye haue suffered a litle, make you perfite, confirme, strengthen and stablish you. (aiōnios g166)
And after you have suffered for a little while, may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, himself perfect you; he will establish, strengthen, and settle you. (aiōnios g166)
To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)
12 By Syluanus a faithfull brother vnto you, as I suppose, haue I written briefly, exhorting and testifying how that this is the true grace of God, wherein ye stand.
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 in which you stand.
13 The Church that is at Babylon elected together with you, saluteth you, and Marcus my sonne.
She who is in Babylon, who is chosen together with you, greets you, and so does my son Mark.
14 Greete yee one another with the kisse of loue. Peace be with you all which are in Christ Iesus, Amen.
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
