[5:1] 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 going to be revealed:
[5:2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly;
[5:3] not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
[5:4] And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
[5:5] Likewise, you who 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.”
[5:6] Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,
[5:7] casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
[5:8] Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
[5:9] Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
[5:10] 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, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
[5:11] To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.