1 Peter 5:1-9 ▼

1 Therefore, I beg the elders who are among you, as one who is also an elder and a witness of the Passion of Christ, who also shares in that glory which is to be revealed in the future:

2 pasture the flock of God that is among you, providing for it, not as a requirement, but willingly, in accord with God, and not for the sake of tainted profit, but freely,

3 not so as to dominate by means of the clerical state, but so as to be formed into a flock from the heart.

4 And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory.

5 Similarly, young persons, be subject to the elders. And infuse all humility among one another, for God resists the arrogant, but to the humble he gives grace.

6 And so, be humbled under the powerful hand of God, so that he may exalt you in the time of visitation.

7 Cast all your cares upon him, for he takes care of you.

8 Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour.

9 Resist him by being strong in faith, being aware that the same passions afflict those who are your brothers in the world.