NHEBJE - I Peter - 5

5:1  Therefore, 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.

5:2  Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to God; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

5:3  neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

5:4  When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.

5:5  Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, towards one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

5:6  Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

5:7  casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

5:8  Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

5:9  Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

5:10  And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you.

5:11  To him be the power forever. Amen.

5:12  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. Stand firm in it!

5:13  She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you; and so does Mark, my son.

5:14  Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.