1 Kefa (1 Pe) 5
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1Therefore, I urge the congregation leaders among you, as a fellow-leader and witness to the Messiah’s sufferings, as well as a sharer in the glory to be revealed: 2shepherd the flock of God that is in your care, exercising oversight not out of constraint, but willingly, as God wants; and not out of a desire for dishonest gain, but with enthusiasm; 3also not as machers domineering over those in your care, but as people who become examples to the flock. 4Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive glory as your unfading crown.
5Likewise, you who are less experienced, submit to leaders. Further, all of you should clothe yourselves in humility toward one another, because
God opposes the arrogant,
but to the humble he gives grace.
6Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the right time he may lift you up. 7Throw all your anxieties upon him, because he cares about you.
8Stay sober, stay alert! Your enemy, the Adversary, stalks about like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9Stand against him, firm in your trust, knowing that your brothers throughout the world are going through the same kinds of suffering. 10You will have to suffer only a little while; after that, God, who is full of grace, the one who called you to his eternal glory in union with the Messiah, will himself restore, establish and strengthen you and make you firm. 11To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
12Through Sila, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written you briefly, encouraging you and giving my witness that this is God’s true grace. Stand firm in it!
13Your sister congregation in Bavel, chosen along with you, sends greetings to you, as does my son Mark. 14Greet each other with a kiss of love.
“Shalom aleikhem!” to all who belong to the Messiah.
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Advice for church leaders
Helping Christian leaders
1Church leaders,#5.1 Church leaders: Or “Elders” or “Presbyters” or “Priests”. I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us.
2Just as shepherds watch over their sheep, you must watch over everyone God has placed in your care. Do it willingly in order to please God, and not simply because you think you must. Let it be something you want to do, instead of something you do merely to make money.#Jn 21.15-17. 3Don't be bossy to those people who are in your care, but set an example for them. 4Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory.
5All you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble towards everyone else. The Scriptures say,#Pr 3.34 (LXX).
“God opposes proud people,
but he helps everyone
who is humble.”
6Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honour you when the time comes.#Mt 23.12; Lk 14.11; 18.14. 7God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.
8Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, prowling around to find someone to attack. 9But you must resist the devil and stay strong in your faith. You know that all over the world the Lord's followers are suffering just as you are. 10But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm. 11God will be in control for ever! Amen.
Final greetings
12Silvanus helped me write this short letter, and I consider him a faithful follower of the Lord. I wanted to encourage you and tell you how kind God really is, so that you will keep on having faith in him.#Ac 15.22,40.
13Greetings from the Lord's followers in Babylon.#5.13 Babylon: This may be a secret name for the city of Rome. They are God's chosen ones.#Ac 12.12,25; 13.13; 15.37-39; Col 4.10; Phm 24.
Mark, who is like a son to me, sends his greetings too.
14Give each other a warm greeting. I pray that God will give peace to everyone who belongs to Christ.#5.14 Christ: Some manuscripts add “Amen.”
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