1 Peter 5
1 So I exhort the Elders among you--I who am their fellow Elder and have been an eye-witness of the sufferings of the Christ, and am also a sharer in the glory which is soon to be revealed.
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:
2 Be shepherds of God's flock which is among you. Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly, in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but with cheerful minds;
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;
3 not lording it over your Churches but proving yourselves patterns for the flock to imitate.
not as domineering over your allotted congregations, but as being examples of the flock.
4 And then, when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the never-withering wreath of glory.
And when the arch Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that will never fade away.
5 In the same way you younger men must submit to your elders; and all of you must gird yourselves with humility towards one another, for God sets Himself against the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
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.
6 Humble yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, so that at the right time He may set you on high.
Humble yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season:
7 Throw the whole of your anxiety upon Him, because He Himself cares for you.
casting all your anxiety upon him; for he careth for you.
8 Curb every passion, and be on the alert. Your great accuser, the Devil, is going about like a roaring lion to see whom he can devour.
Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, prowleth around, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Withstand him, firm in your faith; knowing that your brethren in other parts of the world are passing through just the same experiences.
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.
10 And God, the giver of all grace, who has called you to share His eternal glory, through Christ, after you have suffered for a short time, will Himself make you perfect, firm, and strong. (aiōnios g166)
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)
To him be glory and might for ever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)
12 I send this short letter by Silas, our faithful brother--for such I regard him--in order to encourage you, and to bear witness that what I have told you is the true grace of God. In it stand fast.
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.
13 The Church in Babylon, chosen like yourselves by God, sends greetings, and so does Mark my son.
She who is co-elect at Babylon, saluteth you, and my son Mark.
14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with all of you who are in Christ.
Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
