⁵Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you^* ²to tend the flock of God that is in your charge, exercising the oversight,^k not under compulsion but willingly, as God would have you do it,^l not for sordid gain but eagerly.^* ³Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.^* ⁴And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away.^* ⁵In the same way, you who are younger must be subject to the elders.^m And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for

“God opposes the proud

but gives grace to the humble.”^*

⁶Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. ⁷Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.^* ⁸Discipline yourselves; keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.^* ⁹Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.^* ¹⁰And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ,ⁿ will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.^* ¹¹To him be the power^o forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings and Benediction

¹²Through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.^* ¹³Your sister church^p in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark. ¹⁴Greet one another with a kiss of love.

Peace to all of you who are in Christ.^q^*

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Footnotes

kOther ancient authorities lack exercising the oversight
lOr in a godly manner; other ancient authorities lack as God would have you do it
mOr of those who are older
nOther ancient authorities read Christ Jesus
oOther ancient authorities read glory and power
pGk She who is
qOther ancient authorities add Jesus or Amen or Jesus. Amen

Cross references

*Lk 24:28; 1 Pet 1:5, 7; Rev 1:9
*Jn 21:16; 1 Cor 9:17; 1 Tim 3:3, 8; Titus 1:7
*Ezek 34:4; Phil 3:17
*2 Tim 4:8; Heb 13:20
*Isa 57:15; Jas 4:6
*Ps 37:5; Mt 6:25; Heb 13:5
*Job 1:7; Lk 21:34
*Acts 14:22; Col 2:5; Jas 4:7
*2 Thess 2:17; Heb 13:21
*2 Cor 1:19; Heb 13:22
*Rom 16:16; Eph 6:23