1 Peter 5
1 The elders who are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall 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 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight of it, not by constraint, but willingly; not for dishonest gain, but from a ready mind;
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 Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being examples to the flock.
Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
And at the coming of the chief Keeper of the sheep, you will be given the eternal crown of glory.
5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth 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 care upon him; for he careth for you.
Putting all your troubles on him, for he takes care of you.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, 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 Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
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 the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, 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 By Silvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which ye 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 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, greeteth you; and so doth 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 ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Give one another the kiss of love. Peace be to you all in Christ.
