1 Peter 5

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
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:	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.
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.	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.
3 Do not lord it over the group which is in your charge, but be an example for the flock.	3 Do not lord it over those assigned to you, but be examples to the flock.
4 When the chief shepherd appears, you wil be given the unfading crown of glory.	4 And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
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.	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."
6 Bow down, then, before the power of God now, so that he may raise you up in due time;	6 So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.
7 unload al your burden on to him, since he is concerned about you.	7 Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.
8 Keep sober and alert, because your enemy the devil is on the prowl like a roaring lion, looking forsomeone to devour.	8 Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for (someone) to devour.
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.	9 Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that your fellow believers throughout the world undergo the same sufferings.
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.	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.
11 His power lasts for ever and ever. Amen.	11 To him be dominion forever. Amen.
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!	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.
13 Your sister in Babylon, who is with you among the chosen, sends you greetings; so does my son,Mark.	13 The chosen one at Babylon sends you greeting, as does Mark, my son.
14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you al who are in Christ.	14 Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.