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A los dirigentes

Quiero aconsejar ahora a los ancianos de las congregaciones de ustedes, yo que soy anciano como ellos y testigo de los sufrimientos de Cristo, y que también voy a tener parte en la gloria que ha de manifestarse. Cuiden de las ovejas de Dios que han sido puestas a su cargo; háganlo de buena voluntad, como Dios quiere, y no forzadamente ni por ambición de dinero, sino de buena gana. Compórtense no como si ustedes fueran los dueños de los que están a su cuidado, sino procurando ser un ejemplo para ellos. Así, cuando aparezca el Pastor principal, ustedes recibirán la corona de la gloria, una corona que jamás se marchitará.

A toda la comunidad

De la misma manera, ustedes los jóvenes sométanse a la autoridad de los ancianos. Todos deben someterse unos a otros con humildad, porque:

«Dios se opone a los orgullosos,
pero ayuda con su bondad a los humildes.»

Humíllense, pues, bajo la poderosa mano de Dios, para que él los enaltezca a su debido tiempo. Dejen todas sus preocupaciones a Dios, porque él se interesa por ustedes.

Sean prudentes y manténganse despiertos, porque su enemigo el diablo, como un león rugiente, anda buscando a quien devorar. Resístanle, firmes en la fe, sabiendo que en todas partes del mundo los hermanos de ustedes están sufriendo las mismas cosas. 10 Pero después que ustedes hayan sufrido por un poco de tiempo, Dios los hará perfectos, firmes, fuertes y seguros. Es el mismo Dios que en su gran amor nos ha llamado a tener parte en su gloria eterna en unión con Jesucristo. 11 A él sea el poder para siempre. Amén.

Despedida

12 Por medio de Silvano, a quien considero un hermano fiel, les he escrito esta breve carta, para aconsejarlos y asegurarlos que las bendiciones que han recibido son prueba verdadera del amor de Dios. ¡Permanezcan fieles a ese amor!

13 La iglesia que está en Babilonia, la cual Dios ha escogido lo mismo que a ustedes, les manda saludos, y también mi hijo Marcos. 14 Salúdense unos a otros con un beso de amor fraternal.

Tengan paz todos ustedes, los que pertenecen a Cristo.

The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock.

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

13 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.

14 Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Shepherd the Flock

The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a (A)witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the (B)glory that will be revealed: (C)Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, (D)not by compulsion but [a]willingly, (E)not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as (F)being [b]lords over (G)those entrusted to you, but (H)being examples to the flock; and when (I)the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive (J)the crown of glory that does not fade away.

Submit to God, Resist the Devil

Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, (K)all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for

(L)“God resists the proud,
But (M)gives grace to the humble.”

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

Be [c]sober, be [d]vigilant; [e]because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 10 But [f]may the God of all grace, (N)who called [g]us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, [h]perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 11 (O)To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Farewell and Peace

12 By (P)Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying (Q)that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.

13 She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does (R)Mark my son. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love.

Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:2 NU adds according to God
  2. 1 Peter 5:3 masters
  3. 1 Peter 5:8 self-controlled
  4. 1 Peter 5:8 watchful
  5. 1 Peter 5:8 NU, M omit because
  6. 1 Peter 5:10 NU the God of all grace,
  7. 1 Peter 5:10 NU, M you
  8. 1 Peter 5:10 NU will perfect