1 Peter 5

Exhortation to the Elders and the Flock

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I exhort the elders among you, I who am a fellow elder, a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, 2exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but 3willingly; not for sordid gain, but eagerly. 3Do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock. 4And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

5In the same way, you who are younger must submit to your elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility 4as you submit to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time, 7casting all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. 8Be sober-minded and 5watchful; your adversary the devil 6walks around like a roaring lion, seeking 7someone to devour. 9Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering. 10And after you have suffered for a little while, 8may the God of all grace, who called 9you to his eternal glory in Christ 10Jesus, himself perfect you; he will establish, strengthen, and settle you. 11To him be the 11glory and the power forever 12and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings

12Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. 13She who is in Babylon, who is chosen together with you, greets you, and so does my son Mark. 14Greet one another with a kiss of love.

Peace be with all of you who are in Christ 13Jesus.

Amen.