1 P or tanto, a los ancianos entre ustedes, exhorto yo, anciano como ellos y testigo de los padecimientos de Cristo, y también participante de la gloria que ha de ser revelada:

I want to speak to the church leaders among you. I am a church leader also. I saw Christ suffer and die on a cross. I will also share His shining-greatness when He comes again.

2 p astoreen el rebaño de Dios entre ustedes, velando por él, no por obligación, sino voluntariamente, como quiere Dios; no por la avaricia del dinero (no por ganancias deshonestas), sino con sincero deseo;

Be good shepherds of the flock God has put in your care. Do not care for the flock as if you were made to. Do not care for the flock for money, but do it because you want to.

3 t ampoco como teniendo señorío sobre los que les han sido confiados, sino demostrando ser (convirtiéndose en) ejemplos del rebaño.

Do not be bosses over the people you lead. Live as you would like to have them live.

4 Y cuando aparezca el Príncipe de los pastores (el Pastor Supremo), ustedes recibirán la corona inmarcesible (que jamás se marchitará) de gloria.

When the Head Shepherd comes again, you will get the crown of shining-greatness that will not come to an end.

5 A simismo ustedes, los más jóvenes, estén sujetos a los mayores (los ancianos). Y todos, revístanse de humildad en su trato mutuo, porque Dios resiste a los soberbios, pero da gracia a los humildes. Consejos para la Iglesia

In the same way, you younger men must obey the church leaders. Be gentle as you care for each other. God works against those who have pride. He gives His loving-favor to those who do not try to honor themselves.

6 H umíllense, pues, bajo la poderosa mano de Dios, para que El los exalte a su debido tiempo,

So put away all pride from yourselves. You are standing under the powerful hand of God. At the right time He will lift you up.

7 e chando toda su ansiedad sobre El, porque El tiene cuidado de ustedes.

Give all your worries to Him because He cares for you.

8 S ean de espíritu sobrio, estén alerta. Su adversario, el diablo, anda al acecho como león rugiente, buscando a quien devorar.

Keep awake! Watch at all times. The devil is working against you. He is walking around like a hungry lion with his mouth open. He is looking for someone to eat.

9 P ero resístanlo firmes en la fe, sabiendo que las mismas experiencias de sufrimiento se van cumpliendo en sus hermanos en todo el mundo.

Stand against him and be strong in your faith. Remember, other Christians over all the world are suffering the same as you are.

10 Y después de que hayan sufrido un poco de tiempo, el Dios de toda gracia, que los llamó a Su gloria eterna en Cristo, El mismo los perfeccionará, afirmará, fortalecerá, y establecerá.

After you have suffered for awhile, God Himself will make you perfect. He will keep you in the right way. He will give you strength. He is the God of all loving-favor and has called you through Christ Jesus to share His shining-greatness forever.

11 A El sea el dominio por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. Saludos Finales

God has power over all things forever. Let it be so.

12 P or conducto de Silvano, nuestro fiel hermano, porque así lo considero, les he escrito brevemente, exhortando y testificando que ésta es la verdadera gracia de Dios. Estén firmes en ella.

I have known Silvanus as a faithful Christian brother and it is by him I have written this short letter to help you. It tells you of the true loving-favor of God. Stay true in His loving-favor.

13 L a que está en Babilonia, elegida juntamente con ustedes, los saluda, y también mi hijo Marcos.

The church which is in the city of Babylon says hello. It has been chosen by God the same as you have been. My son, Mark, says hello also.

14 S alúdense unos a otros con un beso de amor fraternal. Paz sea a todos ustedes que están en Cristo.

Greet each other with a kiss of holy love. May all of you Christians have peace.