1 Peter 5
New King James Version
Shepherd the Flock
5 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: 2 (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; 3 nor as (F)being [b]lords over (G)those entrusted to you, but (H)being examples to the flock; 4 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
5 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
6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
8 Be [c]sober, be [d]vigilant; [e]because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 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 Peter 5:2 NU adds according to God
- 1 Peter 5:3 masters
- 1 Peter 5:8 self-controlled
- 1 Peter 5:8 watchful
- 1 Peter 5:8 NU, M omit because
- 1 Peter 5:10 NU the God of all grace,
- 1 Peter 5:10 NU, M you
- 1 Peter 5:10 NU will perfect
1 Peter 5
English Standard Version
Shepherd the Flock of God
5 So I exhort the elders among you, (A)as a fellow elder and (B)a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 (C)shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,[a] (D)not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;[b] (E)not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not (F)domineering over those in your charge, but (G)being examples to the flock. 4 And when (H)the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the (I)unfading (J)crown of glory. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. (K)Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for (L)“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
6 (M)Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 (N)casting all your anxieties on him, because (O)he cares for you. 8 (P)Be sober-minded; (Q)be watchful. Your (R)adversary the devil (S)prowls around (T)like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 (U)Resist him, (V)firm in your faith, knowing that (W)the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And (X)after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, (Y)who has called you to his (Z)eternal glory in Christ, will himself (AA)restore, (AB)confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 (AC)To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings
12 By (AD)Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, (AE)I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is (AF)the true grace of God. (AG)Stand firm in it. 13 She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does (AH)Mark, my son. 14 (AI)Greet one another with the kiss of love.
(AJ)Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 5:2 Some manuscripts omit exercising oversight
- 1 Peter 5:2 Some manuscripts omit as God would have you
1 Pedro 5
La Biblia de las Américas
Consejos a los ancianos de la iglesia
5 Por tanto, a los ancianos entre vosotros(A), exhorto yo, anciano como ellos(B) y testigo de los padecimientos de Cristo(C), y también participante de la gloria que ha de ser revelada(D): 2 pastoread el rebaño de Dios entre vosotros(E), velando por él, no por obligación(F), sino voluntariamente, como quiere Dios; no por la avaricia del dinero[a](G), sino con sincero deseo; 3 tampoco como teniendo señorío(H) sobre los que os han sido confiados[b], sino demostrando ser[c] ejemplos del rebaño(I). 4 Y cuando aparezca el Príncipe de los pastores[d](J), recibiréis la corona inmarcesible(K) de gloria(L). 5 Asimismo, vosotros los más jóvenes, estad sujetos a los mayores[e](M); y todos, revestíos de humildad en vuestro trato mutuo(N), porque Dios resiste a los soberbios, pero da gracia a los humildes(O).
Consejos para la iglesia
6 Humillaos(P), pues, bajo la poderosa mano de Dios, para que Él os exalte a su debido tiempo, 7 echando toda vuestra ansiedad sobre Él, porque Él tiene cuidado de vosotros(Q). 8 Sed de espíritu sobrio(R), estad alerta(S). Vuestro adversario, el diablo(T), anda al acecho como león rugiente(U), buscando a quien devorar. 9 Pero resistidle[f](V) firmes en la fe(W), sabiendo que las mismas experiencias de sufrimiento(X) se van cumpliendo en vuestros hermanos[g] en todo el mundo. 10 Y después de que hayáis sufrido un poco de tiempo(Y), el Dios de toda gracia(Z), que os llamó(AA) a su gloria eterna en Cristo(AB), Él mismo os perfeccionará(AC), afirmará(AD), fortalecerá y establecerá. 11 A Él sea el dominio por los siglos de los siglos(AE). Amén.
Saludos finales
12 Por conducto(AF) de Silvano, nuestro fiel hermano (porque así[h] lo considero), os he escrito brevemente(AG), exhortando y testificando que esta es la verdadera gracia de Dios(AH). Estad firmes en ella(AI). 13 La[i] que está en Babilonia, elegida juntamente con vosotros, os saluda, y también mi hijo Marcos(AJ). 14 Saludaos unos a otros con un beso de amor fraternal(AK).
La paz sea con todos vosotros, los que estáis en Cristo(AL).
Footnotes
- 1 Pedro 5:2 O, por ganancias deshonestas
- 1 Pedro 5:3 Lit., sobre los repartidos
- 1 Pedro 5:3 O, convirtiéndoos en
- 1 Pedro 5:4 O, Pastor Supremo
- 1 Pedro 5:5 O, ancianos
- 1 Pedro 5:9 Lit., Al cual resistid
- 1 Pedro 5:9 Lit., vuestra fraternidad
- 1 Pedro 5:12 Lit., como
- 1 Pedro 5:13 Algunos mss. dicen: La iglesia
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