1Pe 5 | ISV | STEP | Be Shepherds of God's Flock Therefore, as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings, and one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:

1 Peter 5

1 Be Shepherds of God's Flock

Therefore, as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings, and one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:Luke 24:48; Acts 1:8, 22; 5:32; 10:39; Rom 8:17-18; Rev 1:9 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.John 21:15-17; Acts 20:28; 1Cor 9:17; 1Tim 3:3, 8; Titus 1:7 3 Do not lord it over the people entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.Ps 33:12; 74:2; Ezek 34:4; Matt 20:25-26; 1Cor 3:9; 2Cor 1:24; Phil 3:17; 2Thes 3:9; 1Tim 4:12; Titus 2:7 4 Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the victor's crown of glory that will never fade away.1Cor 9:25; 2Tim 4:8; Heb 13:20; James 1:12; 1Pet 1:4

5 Be Humble and AlertIn a similar way, you young people must be submissive to the elders. ^{▼▼Or to those who are older} All of you must put on the apron of humility before one another, becauseIsa 57:15; 66:2; Rom 12:10; Eph 5:21; Phil 2:3; James 4:6

“God opposes the arrogant,

but gives grace to the humble.” ^{▼▼Prov 3:34 (LXX)}

6 Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you.James 4:10 7 Throw all your worry on him, because he cares for you.Ps 37:5; 55:22; Matt 6:25; Luke 12:11, 22; Phil 4:6; Heb 13:5 8 Be clear-minded and alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.Job 1:7; 2:2; Luke 21:34, 36; 22:31; 1Thes 5:6; 1Pet 4:7; Rev 12:12 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.Acts 14:22; Eph 6:11, 13; 1Thes 3:3; 2Tim 3:12; James 4:7; 1Pet 2:21 10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you in Christ Jesus ^{▼▼Other mss. lack Jesus} to his eternal glory, will restore you, establish you, strengthen you, and support you.1Cor 1:9; 2Cor 4:17; 2Thes 2:17; 3:3; 1Tim 6:12; Heb 13:21; 1Pet 1:6; Jude 1:24 11 Power belongs ^{▼▼Other mss. read Glory and power belong} to him forever and ever! Amen.1Pet 4:11; Rev 1:6

12 Final GreetingThrough Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!Acts 20:24; 1Cor 15:1; 2Cor 1:19; Heb 13:22; 2Pet 1:12

13 Your sister church ^{▼▼Lit. She who is} in Babylon, ^{▼▼I.e. Rome} chosen along with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.Acts 12:12, 25 14 Greet one another with a kiss ^{▼▼People customarily greeted their friends with a kiss.} of love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ! ^{▼▼Other mss. read Christ Jesus! Amen}Rom 16:16; 1Cor 16:20; 2Cor 13:12; Eph 6:23; 1Thes 5:26