1 Peter 5:1-14.
1 Peter 5:1-14 (GNT)
The Flock of God
1"I, who am an elder myself, appeal to the church elders among you. I
am a witness of Christ's sufferings, and I will share in the glory
that will be revealed. I appeal to you2 to be shepherds of the flock
that God gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you
to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a
real desire to serve.3Do not try to rule over those who have been put
in your care, but be examples to the flock.4And when the Chief
Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown which will never
lose its brightness. 5 In the same way you younger people must submit
yourselves to your elders. And all of you must put on the apron of
humility, to serve one another; for the scripture says, "God resists
the proud, but shows favor to the humble."6 Humble yourselves, then,
under God's mighty hand, so that he will lift you up in his own good
time.7 Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you. 8Be
alert, be on watch! Your enemy, the Devil, roams around like a roaring
lion, looking for someone to devour.9Be firm in your faith and resist
him, because you know that other believers in all the world are going
through the same kind of sufferings.10But after you have suffered for
a little while, the God of all grace, who calls you to share his
eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you and give
you firmness, strength, and a sure foundation.11To him be the power
forever! Amen.
Final Greetings
12 I write you this brief letter with the help of Silas, whom I regard
as a faithful Christian. I want to encourage you and give my testimony
that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
13 Your sister church in Babylon, also chosen by God, sends you
greetings, and so does my son Mark.14Greet one another with the kiss
of Christian love. May peace be with all of you who belong to Christ."
God bless you.
The Flock of God
1"I, who am an elder myself, appeal to the church elders among you. I
am a witness of Christ's sufferings, and I will share in the glory
that will be revealed. I appeal to you2 to be shepherds of the flock
that God gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you
to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a
real desire to serve.3Do not try to rule over those who have been put
in your care, but be examples to the flock.4And when the Chief
Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown which will never
lose its brightness. 5 In the same way you younger people must submit
yourselves to your elders. And all of you must put on the apron of
humility, to serve one another; for the scripture says, "God resists
the proud, but shows favor to the humble."6 Humble yourselves, then,
under God's mighty hand, so that he will lift you up in his own good
time.7 Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you. 8Be
alert, be on watch! Your enemy, the Devil, roams around like a roaring
lion, looking for someone to devour.9Be firm in your faith and resist
him, because you know that other believers in all the world are going
through the same kind of sufferings.10But after you have suffered for
a little while, the God of all grace, who calls you to share his
eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you and give
you firmness, strength, and a sure foundation.11To him be the power
forever! Amen.
Final Greetings
12 I write you this brief letter with the help of Silas, whom I regard
as a faithful Christian. I want to encourage you and give my testimony
that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
13 Your sister church in Babylon, also chosen by God, sends you
greetings, and so does my son Mark.14Greet one another with the kiss
of Christian love. May peace be with all of you who belong to Christ."
God bless you.
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