1 Peter 5
5
Tending the Flock of God
1Now 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,#5.2 Other ancient authorities lack exercising the oversight not under compulsion but willingly, as God would have you do it#5.2 Other ancient authorities lack as God would have you do it —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 accept the authority of the elders.#5.5 Or of those who are older 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.#5.8 Or be vigilant 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#5.9 Gk your brotherhood 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, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. 11To him be the power 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#5.13 Gk She who is 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.#5.14 Other ancient authorities add Amen
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1 Peter 5
5
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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