1 T he elders which among you I exhort, who fellow-elder and witness of the sufferings of the Christ, who also partaker of the glory about to be revealed:

2 s hepherd the flock of God which among you, exercising oversight, not by necessity, but willingly; not for base gain, but readily;

3 n ot as lording it over your possessions, but being models for the flock.

4 A nd when the chief shepherd is manifested ye shall receive the unfading crown of glory.

5 L ikewise younger, be subject to elder, and all of you bind on humility towards one another; for God sets himself against proud, but to humble gives grace.

6 H umble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in time;

7 h aving cast all your care upon him, for he cares about you.

8 B e vigilant, watch. Your adversary devil as a roaring lion walks about seeking whom he may devour.

9 W hom resist, stedfast in faith, knowing that the selfsame sufferings are accomplished in your brotherhood which in world.

10 B ut the God of all grace who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered for a little while, himself shall make perfect, stablish, strengthen, ground:

11 t o him the glory and the might for the ages of the ages. Amen.

12 B y Silvanus, the faithful brother, as I suppose, I have written to you briefly; exhorting and testifying that this is true grace of God in which ye stand.

13 S he that is elected with in Babylon salutes you, and Marcus my son.

14 S alute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all who in Christ.