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.
Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Meshikha, and who will also share in the glory that will 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;
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, as God wants; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
3 not lording it over your Churches but proving yourselves patterns for the flock to imitate.
neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
4 And then, when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the never-withering wreath of glory.
When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that does not 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.
Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, towards one another; for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
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 under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
7 Throw the whole of your anxiety upon Him, because He Himself cares for you.
casting all your worries on him, because he cares 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 and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, 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.
Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.
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)
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Meshikha, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you. (aiōnios g166)
To him be the power forever. 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.
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. Stand firm in it.
13 The Church in Babylon, chosen like yourselves by God, sends greetings, and so does Mark my son.
She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you; and so does Markos, my son.
14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with all of you who are in Christ.
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Meshikha.
