THE elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the suffering of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed:

2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly:

3 Nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being example to the flock;

4 And when the Cheif Shepherd appears, you will recieve the crown of glory that does not fad away.

5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resist the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,

7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

8 Be sober, be vigilant the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

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

10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen and settle you.

11 To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

12 By 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 togather with you, greets you; and does Mark my son.

14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen. 1 Peter 5