1 Peter 5:1-9 ▼

1 Therefore, as a fellow elder, a witness of the Messiah's sufferings, and one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:

2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as God desires.

3 Do not lord it over the people entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.

4 Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the victor's crown of glory that will never fade away.

5 In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: |God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble.|

6 Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you.

7 Throw all your worry on him, because he cares for you.

8 Be clear-minded and alert. Your opponent, the devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

9 Resist him and be firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.