1 Therefore I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings, and a sharer in the glory to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God among you, overseeing it not under compulsion but willingly, as God desires, not for shameful gain but eagerly, 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but becoming examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, submit to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your cares on him, for he cares for you. 8 Be sober and watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that your brotherhood throughout the world is experiencing the same sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be dominion forever and ever. Amen. 12 Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. 13 She who is in Babylon, chosen with you, greets you, and so does Mark my son. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.