1 Peter 5
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1Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed,1Therefore, as a fellow elder, a witness of the Messiah's sufferings, and one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
2shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness;2Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as God desires.
3nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.3Do not lord it over the people entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.4Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the victor's crown of glory that will never fade away.
5You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.5In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: "God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble."
6Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,6Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you.
7casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.7Throw all your worry on him, because he cares for you.
8Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.8Be clear-minded and alert. Your opponent, the devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
9But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world.9Resist him and be firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
10After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.10After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you by the Messiah Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, establish you, strengthen you, and support you.
11To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen.11Power belongs to him forever and ever! Amen.
12Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!12Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is to be the true grace of God in which you are to stand firm!
13She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark.13Your sister church in Babylon, chosen along with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, whom I regard as a son.
14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.14Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace be to all of you who are in the Messiah!
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