1 Peter 5:1-9 ▼

1 The elders among you I beseech, a fellow elder, and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a participator of the glory which is about to be revealed:

2 Tend the flock of God which among you, inspecting, not by force, but voluntarily; neither occupied in sordid gain, but of a ready will;

3 Neither as ruling over the portions obtained by lot, but being types of the flock.

4 And the chief Shepherd having been manifested, ye shall be attired with an unfading crown of glory.

5 Likewise, ye younger, be subjected to the elders. And all being subject to one another, be wrapped up in humility: for God opposes the proud, and gives grace to the humble.

6 Therefore be humbled under the strong hand of God, that he might lift you up) in due measure:

7 Having cast all your care upon him; for to him is the care for you.

8 Be abstemious, watch; for your adversary the accuser, as a roaring lion, walks around, seeking whom he might swallow down:

9 Whom resist firm in the faith, knowing that the same of sufferings are completed by your brotherhood in the world.