1 Peter 5
1 THE presbyters among you I exhort, who am a co-presbyter and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker of the glory which shall be revealed:
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 feed the flock of God which is among you, exercising your pastoral office not of necessity, but of choice, not for base gain, but with alacrity of mind;
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers willingly, not under compulsion; not for dishonest gain but freely;
3 not as domineering over your allotted congregations, but as being examples of the flock.
neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
4 And when the arch Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that will never fade away.
And when the Chief Shepherd is revealed you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
5 In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly.
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 yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season:
Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time;
7 casting all your anxiety upon him; for he careth for you.
casting all your care upon Him, because He does the caring for you.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, prowleth around, seeking whom he may devour:
Be sober, stay alert! Because your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is circling you, looking for someone to devour;
9 against whom stand fast, firm in the faith, knowing that the very same sufferings are fully endured by the brotherhood which is in the world.
withstand him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered a little while, himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. (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 By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I think, I have written to you a few words, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye are standing fast.
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 She who is co-elect at Babylon, saluteth you, and my son Mark.
The jointly elect sister in ‘Babylon’ greets you; and so does Mark, my son.
14 Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you, all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
