Peter's First Letter  (WEB)

5:1 I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed. ^5:2Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly; ^5:3neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock. ^5:4When the chief Shepherd will be revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away. ^5:5Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." ^5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; ^5:7casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. ^5:8Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. ^5:9Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings. ^5:10But may the God of all grace (who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus), after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. ^5:11To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

^5:12Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. ^5:13She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark, my son. ^5:14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

[1] back to 1:13 Literally, gird up the loins of your mind

[2] back to 2:25 "Overseer" is from the Greek episkopon, which can mean overseer, curator, guardian, or superintendent.