1   Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed. 2   Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, as God wants; not for dishonest gain, but willingly; 3   neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock. 4   When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 5   Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, towards one another; for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 6   Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; 7   casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. 8   Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9   Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings. 10   And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you. 11   To him be the power forever. Amen. 12   Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. 13   She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you; and so does Mark, my son. 14   Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.

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