1 Peter 5

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 So I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed.	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:
2 Tend the flock of God in your midst, (overseeing) not by constraint but willingly, as God would have it, not for shameful profit but eagerly.	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,
3 Do not lord it over those assigned to you, but be examples to the flock.	3 not so as to dominate by means of the clerical state, but so as to be formed into a flock from the heart.
4 And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.	4 And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory.
5 Likewise, you younger members, be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: "God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble."	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.
6 So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.	6 And so, be humbled under the powerful hand of God, so that he may exalt you in the time of visitation.
7 Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.	7 Cast all your cares upon him, for he takes care of you.
8 Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for (someone) to devour.	8 Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour.
9 Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that your fellow believers throughout the world undergo the same sufferings.	9 Resist him by being strong in faith, being aware that the same passions afflict those who are your brothers in the world.
10 The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ (Jesus) will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little.	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.
11 To him be dominion forever. Amen.	11 To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
12 I write you this briefly through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, exhorting you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Remain firm in it.	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.
13 The chosen one at Babylon sends you greeting, as does Mark, my son.	13 The Church which is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you, as does my son, Mark.
14 Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.	14 Greet one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.