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.
BUT I entreat of the presbyters who are among you, I, a presbyter, your companion, and a witness of the sufferings of the Meshiha, and a partaker of his glory that is to 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 Aloha which is delivered to you, and take care (of it) spiritually, not by constraint, but with the will; not for corrupt gain, but with all your heart;
3 not lording it over your Churches but proving yourselves patterns for the flock to imitate.
not as lords of the flock, but that you may be to them a goodly example;
4 And then, when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the never-withering wreath of glory.
that when the Chief of pastors shall be revealed, you may receive from him a crown of glory which fadeth not.
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.
And you younger, be subject to your presbyters, and be clothed carefully with humility of mind towards one another; because Aloha is against those who exalt themselves, and to the humble he giveth grace.
6 Humble yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, so that at the right time He may set you on high.
Be humbled, therefore, under the mighty hand of Aloha, that he may exalt you at the right time.
7 Throw the whole of your anxiety upon Him, because He Himself cares for you.
And all your anxiety cast upon Aloha, because he is careful over 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.
Watch, and be mindful, because your adversary Satana, as a lion, roareth and walketh and seeketh 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.
Withstand him then, being confirmed in the faith; and know that upon your brethren also who are in the world, these same sufferings come.
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 grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Jeshu Meshiha, will give to us while we endure these few afflictions to be strengthened, and confirmed, and established in him for ever. (aiōnios g166)
To Him be glory and dominion and honour unto the age of ages. 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.
These few, as I consider, I have written to you by the hands of Silvanos, a faithful brother; and I persuade and testify, that this is the true grace of Aloha, this wherein you stand.
13 The Church in Babylon, chosen like yourselves by God, sends greetings, and so does Mark my son.
The elect church which is in Babel, asketh for your peace, and Markos my son.
14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with all of you who are in Christ.
Salute one another with the holy kiss. Peace be with all of you who are in the Meshiha. Amen.
