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Råd till församlingsledare och ungdomar

Nu en förmaning till er som är ledare i församlingen. Jag är ju själv församlingsledare och vittne till Kristus lidanden och ska också få dela Kristus härlighet som kommer att uppenbaras.

Var herdar för Guds hjord som han har satt er att leda, och vaka över den, inte därför att ni måste utan därför att ni själva vill. Det är så Gud vill ha det. Gör det inte för egen vinning, utan därför att ni vill tjäna helhjärtat. Uppträd inte som härskare över dem som anförtrotts åt er, utan gå före med gott exempel för hjorden. Då ska ni, när den högsta herden uppenbarar sig, få en härlighetens segerkrans som aldrig vissnar.

Ni som är unga, underordna er de äldre. Men för er alla gäller att klä er i ödmjukhet, för

”Gud står emot de stolta,
    men de ödmjuka visar han nåd.”[a]

Ödmjuka er därför under Guds mäktiga hand, så kommer han att upphöja er när tiden är inne. Lämna alla bekymmer till honom, för han tar hand om er.

Var på er vakt

Var nyktra och tänk klart. Djävulen, er fiende, stryker omkring som ett rytande lejon och letar efter någon att sluka. Stå emot hans angrepp och håll fast vid er tro. Kom ihåg att alla troende i världen får gå igenom samma lidanden.

10 Gud har i all sin nåd kallat oss till sin eviga härlighet i Kristus, och efter en kort tid som ni behöver lida ska han upprätta er och ge er kraft, stödja er och ge er fasthet. 11 Hans är makten i all evighet, amen.

Slutord

12 Jag har skrivit detta brev till er med hjälp av Silvanus, en pålitlig, troende bror som jag anser att han är. Jag ville med dessa korta rader förmana er och vittna om denna Guds sanna nåd, som ni alltid ska hålla fast vid.

13 Församlingen i Babylon[b], som är utvald som ni, hälsar till er. Markus, min son[c], hälsar också till er. 14 Hälsa varandra med en kärlekskyss.[d]

Frid åt er alla som är i Kristus.

Footnotes

  1. 5:5 Se Ords 3:34.
  2. 5:13 Babylon var antagligen ett kodnamn för Rom Jfr Upp. 14-18.
  3. 5:13 Det grekiska uttrycket syftar förmodligen på min medhjälpare.
  4. 5:14 Se not till Rom 16:16.

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

Shepherd the Flock of God

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: (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; not (F)domineering over those in your charge, but (G)being examples to the flock. And when (H)the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the (I)unfading (J)crown of glory. 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.”

(M)Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, (N)casting all your anxieties on him, because (O)he cares for you. (P)Be sober-minded; (Q)be watchful. Your (R)adversary the devil (S)prowls around (T)like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (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. 1 Peter 5:2 Some manuscripts omit exercising oversight
  2. 1 Peter 5:2 Some manuscripts omit as God would have you

About the Elders

Therefore, as a fellow elder and witness(A) to the sufferings of the Messiah and also a participant in the glory about to be revealed,(B) I exhort the elders among you: Shepherd God’s flock among you,(C) not overseeing[a] out of compulsion but freely, according to God’s will;[b] not for the money but eagerly; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd(D) appears, you will receive the unfading crown(E) of glory.

In the same way, you younger men, be subject to the elders. And all of you clothe yourselves with[c] humility toward one another, because

God resists the proud
but gives grace to the humble.(F)[d]

Humble(G) yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand(H) of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time,[e] casting all your care on Him, because He cares about you.(I)

Conclusion

Be serious!(J) Be alert!(K) Your adversary the Devil(L) is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. Resist him(M) and be firm in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.

10 Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory(N) in Christ Jesus, will personally[f] restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little.[g] 11 The dominion[h] belongs to Him forever.[i] Amen.

12 I have written you this brief letter through Silvanus[j](O) (I know him to be a faithful brother) to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Take your stand in it! 13 The church in Babylon,[k](P) also chosen, sends you greetings, as does Mark, my son. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love.(Q) Peace(R) to all of you who are in Christ.[l]

Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:2 Other mss omit overseeing
  2. 1 Peter 5:2 Other mss omit according to God’s will
  3. 1 Peter 5:5 Lit you tie around yourselves
  4. 1 Peter 5:5 Pr 3:34 LXX
  5. 1 Peter 5:6 Lit in time
  6. 1 Peter 5:10 Lit Himself
  7. 1 Peter 5:10 Or a little while, or to a small extent
  8. 1 Peter 5:11 Other mss read dominion and glory; other mss read glory and dominion
  9. 1 Peter 5:11 Other mss read forever and ever
  10. 1 Peter 5:12 Or Silas; Ac 15:22-32; 16:19-40; 17:1-16
  11. 1 Peter 5:13 Probably refers to Rome
  12. 1 Peter 5:14 Other mss read Christ Jesus. Amen.