1 Peter 5:1-9 ▼

1 The elders that are among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of the Christ, and a sharer in the glory that is to be revealed.

2 Act as shepherds to the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for the sake of sordid gain, but from readiness of mind:

3 neither as being lords over God's possessions, but being examples to the flock.

4 And when the chief shepherd shall appear, you shall receive the crown of glory that fades not away.

5 Likewise, you younger, be in subjection to the older: do you all indeed be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the lowly.

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the strong hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season.

7 Cast all your cares on him, for he cares for you.

8 Be sober, be watchful: for your adversary, the devil, like a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour.

9 Being firm in the faith, resist him, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world.