1 Peter 5

Tending the Flock of God

1 # Lk 24.28; 1 Pet 1.5, 7; Rev 1.9 Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you 2#Jn 21.16; 1 Cor 9.17; 1 Tim 3.3, 8; Titus 1.7to tend the flock of God that is in your charge, exercising the oversight,#5.2 Other ancient authorities lack exercising the oversight not under compulsion but willingly, as God would have you do it,#5.2 Or in a godly manner; other ancient authorities lack as God would have you do it not for sordid gain but eagerly. 3#Ezek 34.4; Phil 3.17Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock. 4#2 Tim 4.8; Heb 13.20And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away. 5#Isa 57.15; Jas 4.6In the same way, you who are younger must be subject to the elders.#5.5 Or of those who are older And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for

“God opposes the proud

but gives grace to the humble.”

6Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. 7#Ps 37.5; Mt 6.25; Heb 13.5Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. 8#Job 1.7; Lk 21.34Discipline yourselves; keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. 9#Acts 14.22; Col 2.5; Jas 4.7Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 10#2 Thess 2.17; Heb 13.21And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ,#5.10 Other ancient authorities read Christ Jesus will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. 11To him be the power#5.11 Other ancient authorities read glory and power forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings and Benediction

12 # 2 Cor 1.19; Heb 13.22 Through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it. 13Your sister church#5.13 Gk She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark. 14#Rom 16.16; Eph 6.23Greet one another with a kiss of love.

Peace to all of you who are in Christ.#5.14 Other ancient authorities add Jesus or Amen or Jesus. Amen

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