Haweis - I Peter - 5

5:1  THE presbyters among you I exhort, who am a co-presbyter and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker of the glory which shall be revealed:

5:2  feed the flock of God which is among you, exercising your pastoral office not of necessity, but of choice, not for base gain, but with alacrity of mind;

5:3  not as domineering over your allotted congregations, but as being examples of the flock.

5:4  And when the arch Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that will never fade away.

5:5  In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly.

5:6  Humble yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season:

5:7  casting all your anxiety upon him; for he careth for you.

5:8  Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, prowleth around, seeking whom he may devour:

5:9  against whom stand fast, firm in the faith, knowing that the very same sufferings are fully endured by the brotherhood which is in the world.

5:10  But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered a little while, himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

5:11  To him be glory and might for ever and ever. Amen.

5:12  By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I think, I have written to you a few words, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye are standing fast.

5:13  She who is co-elect at Babylon, saluteth you, and my son Mark.

5:14  Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen. \p