1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ as well as a partaker in the glory that is to be revealed.
2 Tend the flock of God that is your charge, not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly,
3 not as domineering over those in your charge but being examples to the flock.
4 And when the chief Shepherd is manifested you will obtain the unfading crown of glory.
5 Likewise you that are younger be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, 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, that in due time he may exalt you.
7 Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares about you.
8 Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour.
9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experience of suffering is required of your brotherhood throughout the world.
10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you.
11 To him be the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
12 By Silva'nus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God; stand fast in it.
13 She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings; and so does my son Mark.
14 Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you that are in Christ.
Versículos relacionados com 1 Peter, 5:
Chapter 5 of 1 St. Peter deals with the exhortation to the elders and the flock of God, encouraging humility, care with the flock and resistance against the devil. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Proverbs 3:34: "Certainly he mocks the mocking, but gives grace to the humble." This verse highlights the importance of humility, which is emphasized in chapter 5 of 1 St. Peter. Isaiah 40:11: "As a pastor he takes care of his flock. With his arm he gathers the dulls and carries them on his lap; he gently leads the sheep that breastfeed his young." This verse talks about God's care for his people, which is also an exhortation to the elders to take good care of God's flock. Acts 20:28: "Take care of themselves and all the flock upon which the Holy Spirit placed them as bishops, to pasture the church of God, which he bought with his own blood." This verse is similar to the theme addressed in chapter 5 of 1 St. Peter, in which the apostle urges the elders to take care of God's flock. James 4:7: "Therefore, they submit to God. They resist the devil, and He will run away from you." This verse highlights the importance of resisting the devil, which is also mentioned in chapter 5 of 1 St. Peter. Ephesians 6:11: "They see the whole armor of God so they can be firm against the devil's pitfalls." This verse also talks about the resistance to the devil, which is encouraged in chapter 5 of 1 St. Peter.
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