1 Peter 5

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	NEW JERUSALEM
1 Therefore, I beg the elders who are among you, as one who is also an elder and a witness of the Passion of Christ, who also shares in that glory which is to be revealed in the future:	1 I urge the elders among you, as a fellow-elder myself and a witness to the sufferings of Christ, and asone who is to have a share in the glory that is to be revealed:
2 pasture the flock of God that is among you, providing for it, not as a requirement, but willingly, in accord with God, and not for the sake of tainted profit, but freely,	2 give a shepherd's care to the flock of God that is entrusted to you: watch over it, not simply as a dutybut gladly, as God wants; not for sordid money, but because you are eager to do it.
3 not so as to dominate by means of the clerical state, but so as to be formed into a flock from the heart.	3 Do not lord it over the group which is in your charge, but be an example for the flock.
4 And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory.	4 When the chief shepherd appears, you wil be given the unfading crown of glory.
5 Similarly, young persons, be subject to the elders. And infuse all humility among one another, for God resists the arrogant, but to the humble he gives grace.	5 In the same way, younger people, be subject to the elders. Humility towards one another must be thegarment you all wear constantly, because God opposes the proud but accords his favour to the humble.
6 And so, be humbled under the powerful hand of God, so that he may exalt you in the time of visitation.	6 Bow down, then, before the power of God now, so that he may raise you up in due time;
7 Cast all your cares upon him, for he takes care of you.	7 unload al your burden on to him, since he is concerned about you.
8 Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour.	8 Keep sober and alert, because your enemy the devil is on the prowl like a roaring lion, looking forsomeone to devour.
9 Resist him by being strong in faith, being aware that the same passions afflict those who are your brothers in the world.	9 Stand up to him, strong in faith and in the knowledge that it is the same kind of suffering that thecommunity of your brothers throughout the world is undergoing.
10 But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will himself perfect, confirm, and establish us, after a brief time of suffering.	10 You wil have to suffer only for a little while: the God of all grace who called you to eternal glory inChrist wil restore you, he wil confirm, strengthen and support you.
11 To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.	11 His power lasts for ever and ever. Amen.
12 I have written briefly, through Sylvanus, whom I consider to be a faithful brother to you, begging and testifying that this is the true grace of God, in which you have been established.	12 I write these few words to you through Silvanus, who is a trustworthy brother, to encourage you andattest that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!
13 The Church which is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you, as does my son, Mark.	13 Your sister in Babylon, who is with you among the chosen, sends you greetings; so does my son,Mark.
14 Greet one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.	14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you al who are in Christ.