1 ¶ Ruego a los ancianos que están entre vosotros, (yo anciano también con ellos, y testigo de las aflicciones del Cristo, que soy también participante de la gloria que ha de ser revelada):

I warn and counsel the elders among you (the pastors and spiritual guides of the church) as a fellow elder and as an eyewitness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a sharer in the glory (the honor and splendor) that is to be revealed (disclosed, unfolded):

2 A pacentad la manada de Dios que está entre vosotros, teniendo cuidado de ella, no por fuerza, sino voluntariamente; no por ganancia vergonzosa; sino con ánimo pronto;

Tend (nurture, guard, guide, and fold) the flock of God that is, not by coercion or constraint, but willingly; not dishonorably motivated by the advantages and profits, but eagerly and cheerfully;

3 y no como teniendo señorío sobre las heredades del Señor, sino de tal manera que seáis ejemplos de la manada.

Not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples (patterns and models of Christian living) to the flock (the congregation).

4 Y cuando apareciere el gran Príncipe de los pastores, vosotros recibiréis la corona incorruptible de gloria.

And when the Chief Shepherd is revealed, you will win the conqueror’s crown of glory.

5 ¶ Igualmente, jóvenes, estad sujetos a los ancianos de tal manera que seáis todos sujetos unos a otros. Vestíos de humildad de ánimo, porque Dios resiste a los soberbios, y da gracia a los humildes.

Likewise, you who are younger and of lesser rank, be subject to the elders (the ministers and spiritual guides of the church)—. Clothe (apron) yourselves, all of you, with humility '> so that its covering cannot possibly be stripped from you, with freedom from pride and arrogance] toward one another. For God sets Himself against the proud (the insolent, the overbearing, the disdainful, the presumptuous, the boastful)—, but gives grace (favor, blessing) to the humble.

6 H umillaos pues bajo la poderosa mano de Dios, para que él os ensalce cuando fuere tiempo,

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you,

7 e chando toda vuestra solicitud en él; porque él tiene cuidado de vosotros.

Casting the whole of your care '> once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.

8 ¶ Sed templados, y velad; porque vuestro adversario el diablo, cual león rugiente, anda alrededor buscando a quien devorar;

Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring '> in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour.

9 a l cual resistid firmes en la fe, sabiendo que las mismas aflicciones han de ser cumplidas en la compañía de vuestros hermanos que están en el mundo.

Withstand him; be firm in faith, knowing that the same ( identical) sufferings are appointed to your brotherhood (the whole body of Christians) throughout the world.

10 ¶ Mas el Dios de toda gracia, que nos ha llamado a su gloria eterna por Jesús el Cristo, después que hubiereis padecido un poco de tiempo, él mismo os perfeccione, confirme, corrobore y establezca.

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, Who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself complete and make you what you ought to be, establish and ground you securely, and strengthen, and settle you.

11 A él sea gloria e imperio para siempre. Amén.

To Him be the dominion (power, authority, rule) forever and ever. Amen (so be it).

12 P or Silvano, el hermano fiel, (según yo pienso), os he escrito brevemente, amonestándoos, y testificando que esta es la verdadera gracia de Dios, en la cual estáis.

By Silvanus, a true (loyal, consistent, incorruptible) brother, as I consider him, I have written briefly to you, to counsel and urge and stimulate and to declare that this is the true grace (the undeserved favor) of God. Be steadfast and persevere in it.

13 L a Iglesia que está en Babilonia, juntamente elegida con vosotros, os saluda, y Marcos mi hijo.

She in Babylon, elect (chosen) with, sends you greetings, and my son (disciple) Mark.

14 S aludaos unos a otros con beso de caridad. Paz sea con todos vosotros los que estáis en Jesús el Cristo. Amén.

Salute one another with a kiss of love. To all of you that are in Christ Jesus (the Messiah), may there be peace ( every kind of peace and blessing, especially peace with God, and freedom from fears, agitating passions, and moral conflicts). Amen (so be it).