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Shepherds of God’s flock

¹So I appeal to the elders among you. I am an elder with you, a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and one who will also share in the glory that is about to be revealed. ²Tend God’s flock among you as shepherds do. Take care of it freely, the way God would have it, not because you are forced to; not to make money for yourselves, but gladly and readily. ³Do not rule harshly over the people given into your charge; set an example for the flock instead.^{a 4}Then when the Chief Shepherd is revealed, you will be given a crown of glory that will never wither. ⁵In the same way, you who are younger, submit to the elders. And all of you, tie humility on like a garment in your dealings with one another, because “God stands against the arrogant, but he gives grace to the humble.”^b

Humble under God’s hand

⁶Humble yourselves, then, under God’s powerful hand, so that he may raise you up when the time is right. ⁷Do this by throwing every worry you have onto him, because you matter to him.^{c 8}Keep a clear head. Stay awake. The devil, your opponent, roams about like a lion that roars, hunting for someone to swallow up. ⁹Stand up to him and hold firm in your faith. You know that your brothers and sisters all over the world are enduring these same sufferings. ¹⁰And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore you, make you firm and strong, and set you on a sure foundation.^{d 11}Power belongs to him forever and ever. Amen.^e

Final greetings

¹²I have written you this short letter through Silvanus, whom I count a faithful brother. I write to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.^{fg 13}She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark.^{hi 14}Greet each other with a loving kiss. May all of you who belong to Christ have peace.