1 Peter 5

1 So I urge the elders among you — I, a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a sharer in the glory that is about to be revealed: [a] 2 shepherd the flock of God among you, watching over it not under compulsion but willingly, according to God; not for shameful gain but eagerly; [b] † 3 not as lording it over those allotted to you, but becoming patterns for the flock. [c] 4 And when the chief shepherd is made plain, you will receive back the unfading crown of glory. [d]

5 In the same way, younger ones, be subject to elders. And all of you, tie on humility toward one another, because “God opposes the proud but gives favor to the humble.” [e] † 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that he may lift you up in due time, 7 having cast all your concern on him, because it matters to him about you. [f]

8 Be sober, stay awake. Your opponent at law, the Accuser, walks about like a roaring lion, looking for someone to swallow down. [g] 9 Stand against him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same kinds of sufferings are being completed in your brotherhood in the world. [h] 10 And the God of all favor, who called you into his everlasting glory in Christ, when you have suffered a little, will himself put you in order, make you firm, give you strength, set you on a foundation. [i] 11 To him is the might forever and ever. Amen. [j]

12 Through Silvanus, the faithful brother — as I reckon him — I have written to you briefly, urging you and testifying that this is the true favor of God. Stand in it. [k] 13 She who is chosen along with you, in Babylon, greets you, and so does Mark my son. [l] 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. [m]