^{1 Ref} The elders among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

^{2 Ref} Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to `the will of' God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

^{3 Ref} neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.

^{4 Ref} And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.

^{5 Ref} Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

^{6 Ref} Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

^{7 Ref} casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

^{8 Ref} Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour,

^{9 Ref} whom withstand stedfast in your faith, knowing that the same sufferings are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world.

^{10 Ref} And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.

^{11 Ref} To him `be' the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

^{12 Ref} By Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I account `him', I have written unto you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand ye fast therein.

^{13 Ref} She that is in Babylon, elect together with `you', saluteth you; and `so doth' Mark my son.

^{14 Ref} Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be unto you all that are in Christ.

^{1 Ref} I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this serious request to the chief men among you:

^{2 Ref} Keep watch over the flock of God which is in your care, using your authority, not as forced to do so, but gladly; and not for unclean profit but with a ready mind;

^{3 Ref} Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

^{4 Ref} And at the coming of the chief Keeper of the sheep, you will be given the eternal crown of glory.

^{5 Ref} And in the same way, let the younger men be ruled by the older ones. Let all of you put away pride and make yourselves ready to be servants: for God is a hater of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low.

^{6 Ref} For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;

^{7 Ref} Putting all your troubles on him, for he takes care of you.

^{8 Ref} Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;

^{9 Ref} Do not give way to him but be strong in your faith, in the knowledge that your brothers who are in the world undergo the same troubles.

^{10 Ref} And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing;

^{11 Ref} His is the power for ever. So be it.

^{12 Ref} I have sent you this short letter by Silvanus, a true brother, in my opinion; comforting you and witnessing that this is the true grace of God; keep to it.

^{13 Ref} She who is in Babylon, who has a part with you in the purpose of God, sends you her love; and so does my son Mark.

^{14 Ref} Give one another the kiss of love. Peace be to you all in Christ.