1The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Messiah, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock. 4And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, you shall receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 5Likewise, you younger, be subject to the elder. Indeed, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; 7casting all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. 8Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour: 9whom resist, steadfast in your faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being accomplished in your brothers who are in the world. 10And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Messiah, after you have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you. 11To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 12By Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I account him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God: stand fast in it. 13She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. 14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Messiah.