1 Peter 5:1-5

Evangelical Heritage Version

Admonition to Elders

5 Therefore, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and as one who also shares in the glory that is about to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: ² Shepherd God’s flock that is among you, serving as overseers, not grudgingly but willingly, as God desires,^[a] not because you are greedy for money but because you are eager to do it. ³ Do not lord it over those entrusted to your care, but be examples for the flock. ⁴ And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive an unfading crown of glory.

Final Exhortations

⁵ Likewise, young men, be submissive to those who are older.^[b] And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility^[c] toward one another. For “God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”^[d]