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| 1So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: | 1To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: |
| 2shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; | 2Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; |
| 3not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. | 3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. |
| 4And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. | 4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. |
| 5Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” | 5In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." |
| 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, | 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. |
| 7casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. | 7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. |
| 8Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. | 8Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. |
| 9Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. | 9Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. |
| 10And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. | 10And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. |
| 11To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. | 11To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen. |
| 12By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. | 12With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it. |
| 13She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. | 13She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. |
| 14Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. | 14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. |
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