1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a ^ywitness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the ^zflock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,^{1 a}not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;² not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 ^bnot domineering over those in your charge, but being ^cexamples to the flock. 4 And ^dwhen the chief ^eShepherd appears, you will receive the unfading ^fcrown of glory. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. ^gClothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ^h“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 ⁱcasting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 ^jBe sober-minded; ^kbe watchful. Your adversary the devil ^lprowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 ^mResist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your ⁿbrotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have ^osuffered a little while, the God of all grace, ^pwho has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 ^qTo him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. 13 ^rShe who is at ^sBabylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. 14 Greet one another with the kiss of love.

Peace to all of you who are in Christ.