1 Peter Chapter 5

1The Elders which are among you, I beseech which am also an Elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed,

2Feed the flock of God, which dependeth upon you, caring for it not by constraint, but willingly: not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind:

3Not as though ye were Lords over God’s heritage, but that ye may be examples to the flock.

4And when that chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive an incorruptible crown of glory.

5Likewise ye younger submit yourselves unto the Elders, and submit yourselves every man, one to another: deck yourselves inwardly in lowliness of mind: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.

7Cast all your care on him: for he careth for you.

8Be sober, and watch: for your adversary the devil as a roaring lion walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

9Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren which are in the world.

10And the God of all grace, which hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a little, make you perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

11To him be glory and dominion forever and ever, Amen.

12By Silvanus a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, have I written briefly, exhorting and testifying how that this is the true grace of God, wherein ye stand.

13The Church that is at Babylon elected together with you, saluteth you, and Mark my son.

14Greet ye one another with the kiss of love. Peace be with you all which are in Christ Jesus, Amen.