1 I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of
the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be
revealed. 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the
oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but
willingly; 3 neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but
making yourselves examples to the flock. 4 When the chief Shepherd is
revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.
5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of
you gird yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for
“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 6 Humble
yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in
due time; 7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
8 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 steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world
are undergoing the same sufferings. 10 But may the God of all grace, who
called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a
little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 11 To him be
the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
12 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 in which you stand. 13 She who is in Babylon, elect together
with you, greets you; and so does Mark, my son. 14 Greet one another with
a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
World English Bible - Public Domain |
|
|