1 Peter

5 Elders therefore among you I exhort—[I] who am their co-elder and a witness of the sufferings of the Christ, Who also in the glory about to be revealed have a share;—

2 Shepherd the beloved flock of God which is among you,—Not by compulsion but by choice, Nor yet for base gain but of a ready mind,—

3 Nor yet as lording it over the allotted portions but becoming ensamples to the beloved flock;

4 And when the Chief Shepherd is manifested Ye shall bear away the unfading crown of glory.

5 In like manner ye younger men—submit yourselves unto elders;—All however one towards another gird on humility; Because God against the haughty arrayeth himself, Whereas unto the lowly he giveth favour.

6 Be made lowly therefore under the strong hand of God, That he may lift you up in due time,—

7 All your anxiety casting upon him, Because he careth for you.

8 Be sober! be watchful! Your slanderous adversary as a roaring lion is walking about—seeking to devour:

9 Whom resist steadfast in your faith, Knowing that the same sufferings in your brotherhood that is in the world are being accomplished.

10 Howbeit the God of all favour—Who hath called you unto his age-abiding glory in Christ—When for a little ye have suffered Himself will adjust, confirm, strengthen:—

11 Unto him be the dominion unto the ages. Amen!

12 By Silvanus the faithful brother, as I account him, Have I briefly written unto you, Exhorting and adding testimony—That this is the true favour of God,—Within which stand ye fast!

13 She who in Babylon is co-elect and Mark my son salute you:

14 Salute ye one another with a kiss of love. Peace unto you all who are in Christ.