1 Peter 5
1 Therefore I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed:
I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this serious request to the chief men among you:
2 shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
Keep watch over the flock of God which is in your care, using your authority, not as forced to do so, but gladly; and not for unclean profit but with a ready mind;
3 not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
4 When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.
And at the coming of the chief Keeper of the sheep, you will be given the eternal crown of glory.
5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
And in the same way, let the younger men be ruled by the older ones. Let all of you put away pride and make yourselves ready to be servants: for God is a hater of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low.
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,
For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;
7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
Putting all your troubles on him, for he takes care of you.
8 Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;
9 Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.
Do not give way to him but be strong in your faith, in the knowledge that your brothers who are in the world undergo the same troubles.
10 But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. (aiōnios g166)
And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing; (aiōnios g166)
His is the power for ever. So be it. (aiōn g165)
12 Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.
I have sent you this short letter by Silvanus, a true brother, in my opinion; comforting you and witnessing that this is the true grace of God; keep to it.
13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son.
She who is in Babylon, who has a part with you in the purpose of God, sends you her love; and so does my son Mark.
14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Give one another the kiss of love. Peace be to you all in Christ.
