New Testament · Letters

1 Peter chapter 5

So to the among you, I make this appeal as a fellow elder myself, as someone who saw the of with his own eyes, and as someone who will share in the that’s about to be revealed: God’s that’s been entrusted to you. them — not because you have to, but because you genuinely want to, the way God wants it done. Not for the money, but because you’re eager to serve.Don’t — instead, be an example that the flock can follow.And when the appears, you’ll receive the of that .In the same way, those of you who are younger — put yourselves under the guidance of the elders. And all of you, in humility toward each other, because God opposes the arrogant but gives to the .So humble yourselves under God’s , and at the right time he’ll . all your on him, because he genuinely you.Stay . Stay . Your enemy, the , is prowling around like a roaring lion, hunting for someone to . against him, solid in your , knowing that your scattered across the world are going through the same kind of suffering.And after you’ve gone through this suffering for a little while, the God of all — who called you into his through — will personally you, make you strong, make you firm, and .To him belongs the . .I’m writing you this brief letter through , who I consider a brother. I want to encourage you and to confirm that this is the true of God. Stand firm in it.The in — chosen together with you — sends you greetings. And so does , who’s like a son to me.Greet each other with a . to all of you who are in .