1 Therefore, as a fellow elder, a witness of the Messiah’s a5:1 Or Christ’s sufferings, and one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: ISV — 1Peter 5:1
2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as God desires. ISV — 1Peter 5:2
3 Do not lord it over the people entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock. ISV — 1Peter 5:3
4 Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the victor’s crown of glory that will never fade away. ISV — 1Peter 5:4
5 In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. b5:5 Or to those who are older All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: “God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble.” c5:5 Cf. Prov 3:34 (LXX) ISV — 1Peter 5:5
6 Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you. ISV — 1Peter 5:6
7 Throw all your worry on him, because he cares for you. ISV — 1Peter 5:7
8 Be clear-minded and alert. Your opponent, the devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. ISV — 1Peter 5:8
9 Resist him and be firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. ISV — 1Peter 5:9
10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you by the Messiah d5:10 Or Christ Jesus e5:10 Other mss. lack Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, establish you, strengthen you, and support you. ISV — 1Peter 5:10
11 Power belongs f5:11 Other mss. read Glory and power belong to him forever and ever! Amen. ISV — 1Peter 5:11
12 Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is to be the true grace of God in which you are to stand firm! ISV — 1Peter 5:12
13 Your sister church g5:13 Lit. She who is in Babylon, chosen along with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, whom I regard as a son. ISV — 1Peter 5:13
14 Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace be to all of you who are in the Messiah! h5:14 Or Christ; other mss. read the Messiah Jesus! Amen ISV — 1Peter 5:14