1 Peter 5
1 Elders, therefore, among you, I exhort—[I] who am their co-elder and a witness of the sufferings of the Christ, who also, in the glory about to be revealed, have, a share; —
As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
2 Shepherd the beloved flock of God, which is among you, —not by compulsion, but by choice, nor yet for base gain, but of a ready mind, —
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
3 Nor yet as lording it over the allotted portions, but becoming, ensamples, to the beloved flock;
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
4 And, when the Chief Shepherd is manifested, ye shall bear away, the unfading crown of glory.
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
5 In like manner, ye younger men—submit yourselves unto elders; —All, however, one towards another, gird on humility; because, God, against the haughty, arrayeth himself, whereas, unto the lowly, he giveth favour.
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
6 Be made lowly, therefore, under the strong hand of God, that he may lift, you, up in due time, —
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.
7 All your anxiety, casting upon him, because he careth for you.
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
8 Be sober! be watchful! Your slanderous adversary, as a roaring lion, is walking about—seeking to devour:
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
9 Whom resist, steadfast in your faith, knowing that, the same sufferings, in your brotherhood that is in the world, are being accomplished.
Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
10 Howbeit, the God of all favour—who hath called you unto his age-abiding glory in Christ—when, for a little, ye have suffered, Himself, will adjust, confirm, strengthen: — (aiōnios g166)
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. (aiōnios g166)
To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)
12 By Silvanus, the faithful brother, as I account him, have I briefly written, unto you, exhorting and adding testimony—that, this, is the true favour of God—within which, stand ye fast!
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. Stand firm in it.
13 She who, in Babylon, is co-elect, and Mark my son, salute you:
The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.
14 Salute ye one another with a kiss of love. Peace unto you all who are in Christ.
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
