1 Peter 5

1Therefore I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and witness of Christ's sufferings, and partaker of the glory about to be revealed.

2Shepherd the flock of God among you, watching over them not by compulsion but willingly as God directs, nor for shameful profit but eagerly.

3neither as domineering over the charges, but being examples to the flock.

4And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

5Likewise, you younger ones, submit to the elders; all of you moreover clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

6Humble yourselves therefore under God's mighty hand, so that he may exalt you in season.

7Cast all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you.

8Be sober and watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

9Resist him steadfast in faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being accomplished in your brotherhood in the world.

10But the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and ground you after you have suffered a little.

11To him be the dominion for the ages of the ages. Amen.

12Through Silvanus, your faithful brother as I reckon him, I wrote to you in few words, urging and bearing witness that this is God's true grace. Stand firm in it.

13Your fellow elect in Babylon greets you, and Mark my son greets you too.

14Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you in Christ.