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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: | 1And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. And I, too, will share in his glory when he is revealed to the whole world. As a fellow elder, I appeal to you: |
| 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; | 2Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. |
| 3not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. | 3Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. |
| 4And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. | 4And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor. |
| 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 must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” |
| 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, | 6So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. |
| 7casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. | 7Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. |
| 8Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. | 8Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He 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. | 9Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are. |
| 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. | 10In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. |
| 11To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. | 11All power to him forever! Amen. Peter’s Final Greetings |
| 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. | 12I have written and sent this short letter to you with the help of Silas, whom I commend to you as a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God’s grace for you. Stand firm in this grace. |
| 13She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. | 13Your sister church here in Babylon sends you 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 each other with a kiss of love. Peace be with all of you who are in Christ. |
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