^aTherefore, I strongly urge the elders among you pastors, spiritual leaders of the church, as a ^bfellow elder and as an ^ceyewitness called to testify of the sufferings of Christ, as well as ^done who shares in the glory that is to be revealed: 2 shepherd and guide and protect ^athe flock of God among you, exercising oversight ^bnot under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and ^cnot motivated for shameful gain, but with wholehearted enthusiasm; 3 not ^alording it over those assigned to your care do not be arrogant or overbearing, but be ^bexamples of Christian living to the flock set a pattern of integrity for your congregation. 4 And when the Chief ^aShepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the conqueror’s ^bunfading ^ccrown of glory. 5 Likewise, ^ayou younger men of lesser rank and experience, ^bbe subject to your elders seek their counsel; and all of you, clothe yourselves with ^chumility toward one another tie on the servant’s apron, for ^dGOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD the disdainful, the presumptuous, and He defeats them, BUT HE GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. Prov 3:34

6 Therefore ^ahumble yourselves under the mighty hand of God set aside self-righteous pride, so that He may exalt you to a place of honor in His service at the appropriate time, John 3:30 7 casting all your ^acares all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all on Him, for He cares about you with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully. Ps 55:22 8 ^aBe sober well balanced and self-disciplined, ^bbe alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, ^cthe devil, prowls around like a roaring ^dlion fiercely hungry, seeking someone to devour. 9 ^aBut resist him, ^bbe firm in your faith against his attack—rooted, established, immovable, knowing that ^cthe same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. You do not suffer alone. 10 After you have suffered ^afor a little while, the ^bGod of all grace who imparts His blessing and favor, who ^ccalled you to His own ^deternal glory in Christ, will Himself ^ecomplete, ^fconfirm, strengthen, and establish you making you what you ought to be. 11 ^aTo Him be dominion (power, authority, sovereignty) forever and ever. Amen.

12 By ^1aSilvanus, our faithful brother (as I consider him), ^bI have written to you briefly, to counsel and testify that this is ^cthe true grace the undeserved favor of God. ^dStand firm in it! 13 She the church who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son in the faith, ^aMark. 14 ^aGreet one another with a kiss of love.

^bTo all of you who are in Christ, may there be peace.

^aTherefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your ^bfellow elder and ^cwitness of the sufferings of Christ, and a ^dpartaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, 2 shepherd ^athe flock of God among you, exercising oversight ^bnot under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and ^cnot for sordid gain, but with eagerness; 3 nor yet as ^alording it over ¹those allotted to your charge, but ²proving to be ^bexamples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief ^aShepherd appears, you will receive the ^bunfading ^1ccrown of glory. 5 ^aYou younger men, likewise, ^bbe subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with ^chumility toward one another, for ^dGOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.

6 Therefore ^ahumble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your ^aanxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8 ^aBe of sober spirit, ^bbe on the alert. Your adversary, ^cthe devil, prowls around like a roaring ^dlion, seeking someone to devour. 9 ^1aBut resist him, ^bfirm in your faith, knowing that ^cthe same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your ²brethren who are in the world. 10 After you have suffered ^afor a little while, the ^bGod of all grace, who ^ccalled you to His ^deternal glory in Christ, will Himself ^eperfect, ^fconfirm, strengthen and establish you. 11 ^aTo Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen.

12 Through ^aSilvanus, our faithful brother ¹(for so I regard him), ^bI have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is ^cthe true grace of God. ^dStand firm in it! 13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, ^aMark. 14 ^aGreet one another with a kiss of love.

^bPeace be to you all who are in Christ.

^aTherefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your ^bfellow elder and ^cwitness of the sufferings of Christ, and a ^dpartaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, 2 shepherd ^athe flock of God among you, overseeing ^bnot under compulsion, but willingly, according to God; and ^cnot for dishonest gain, but with eagerness; 3 nor yet as ^alording it over ¹those allotted to you, but being ^bexamples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief ^aShepherd appears, you will receive the ^bunfading ^1ccrown of glory. 5 ^aYou younger men, likewise, ^bbe subject to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with ^chumility toward one another, for ^dGOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.

6 Therefore ^ahumble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 ^aCASTING ALL YOUR ANXIETY ON HIM, because He cares for you. 8 ^aBe of sober spirit, ^bbe watchful. Your adversary, ^cthe devil, prowls around like a roaring ^dlion, seeking someone to devour. 9 ^1aBut resist him, ^bfirm in the faith, knowing that ^cthe same experiences of suffering are being accomplished among your ²brethren who are in the world. 10 And after you have suffered ^afor a little while, the ^bGod of all grace, who ^ccalled you to His ^deternal glory in Christ, will Himself ^erestore, ^fstrengthen, confirm, and ground you. 11 ^aTo Him be might forever and ever. Amen.

12 Through ^aSilvanus, our faithful brother as I regard him, ^bI have written to you briefly, exhorting and bearing witness that this is ^cthe true grace of God. ^dStand firm in it! 13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, ^aMark. 14 ^aGreet one another with a kiss of love.

^bPeace be to you all who are in Christ.