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Therefore oun I , a ho fellow elder sympresbyteros and kai a witness martys of the ho sufferings pathēma of ho Christ Christos, and kai a ho partaker koinōnos of doxa the glory doxa that ho is about mellō to be revealed apokalyptō, exhort parakaleō the elders presbyteros among en you hymeis: shepherd poimainō the ho flock poimnion of ho God theos among en you hymeis, watching episkopeō over it— not because you have to anankastōs, but alla voluntarily hekousiōs, as kata God theos would have it; not mēde for shameful gain aischrokerdōs but alla eagerly prothumōs. Do not mēde domineer katakyrieuō over those ho entrusted to your charge klēros, but alla be ginomai examples typos to the ho flock poimnion. Then kai when the ho Chief Shepherd archipoimēn appears phaneroō, you will receive komizō the ho glorious doxa crown stephanos that will not tarnish amarantinos. · ho

Likewise homoiōs, you who are younger neos, be subject hypotassō to the elders presbyteros. And de all pas of you, clothe yourselves enkomboomai with ho humility tapeinophrosynē toward one another allēlōn, for hoti · ho God theos opposes antitassō the proud hyperēphanos but de gives didōmi grace charis to the humble tapeinos.” Humble tapeinoō yourselves under hypo the ho mighty krataios hand cheir of ho God theos that hina he may exalt hypsoō you hymeis in en due time kairos, casting epiriptō all pas · ho your hymeis anxieties merimna on epi him autos, because hoti he autos cares melei about peri you hymeis. Be sober-minded nēphō! Be alert grēgoreō! Your hymeis adversary antidikos the ho devil diabolos prowls around peripateō like hōs a roaring ōryomai lion leōn seeking zēteō someone tis to devour katapinō. Resist anthistēmi him hos, steadfast stereos in the ho faith pistis, knowing oida that the ho same autos kind of ho sufferings pathēma are being endured epiteleō by ho your hymeis fellow believers adelphotēs throughout en the ho world kosmos. 10 And de the ho God theos of all pas grace charis, the ho one who has called kaleō you hymeis into eis · ho his autos eternal aiōnios glory doxa in en Christ Christos, will , after you have suffered paschō a little while oligos, himself autos restore katartizō, confirm stērizō, strengthen sthenoō, and establish themelioō you. 11 To him autos be · ho power kratos for eis all ho time aiōn. Amen amēn.

12 By dia Silvanus Silouanos, a ho faithful pistos brother adelphos as hōs I regard logizomai him, I have written graphō briefly dia oligos to you hymeis, exhorting parakaleō and kai testifying epimartyreō that this houtos is eimi the true alēthēs grace charis of ho God theos. Stand fast histēmi in eis it hos. 13 She ho who is in en Babylon Babylōn, chosen along with syneklektos you, sends aspazomai you hymeis greetings aspazomai, as kai does Mark Markos, · ho my egō son hyios. 14 Greet aspazomai one another allēlōn with en the kiss philēma of love agapē. Peace eirēnē be with all pas of you hymeis who ho are in en Christ Christos.

Therefore, I have a request for the elders among you. (I ask this as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and as one who shares in the glory that is about to be revealed.) I urge the elders: Like shepherds, tend the flock of God among you. Watch over it. Don’t shepherd because you must, but do it voluntarily for God. Don’t shepherd greedily, but do it eagerly. Don’t shepherd by ruling over those entrusted to your care, but become examples to the flock. And when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive an unfading crown of glory.

In the same way, I urge you who are younger: accept the authority of the elders. And everyone, clothe yourselves with humility toward each other. God stands against the proud, but he gives favor to the humble.

Therefore, humble yourselves under God’s power so that he may raise you up in the last day. Throw all your anxiety onto him, because he cares about you. Be clearheaded. Keep alert. Your accuser, the devil, is on the prowl like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith. Do so in the knowledge that your fellow believers are enduring the same suffering throughout the world. 10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, the one who called you into his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will himself restore, empower, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be power forever and always. Amen.

Final greeting

12 I have written and sent these few lines to you by Silvanus. I consider him to be a faithful brother. In these lines I have urged and affirmed that this is the genuine grace of God. Stand firm in it. 13 The fellow-elect church in Babylon greets you, and so does my son Mark. 14 Greet each other with the kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ.