Prva Petrova poslanica 5

Biblija Hrvatski	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 Starješine dakle među vama opominjem, ja sustarješina i svjedok Kristovih patnja, a zato i zajedničar slave koja se ima očitovati:	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 pasite povjereno vam stado Božje, nadgledajte ga – ne prisilno, nego dragovoljno, po Božju; ne radi prljava dobitka, nego oduševljeno;	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 i ne kao gospodari Baštine nego kao uzori stada.	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 Pa kad se pojavi Natpastir, primit ćete neuveli vijenac slave.	4 And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory.
5 Tako i vi, mladići, podložite se starješinama; svi se jedni prema drugima pripašite poniznošću jer Bog se oholima protivi, a poniznima daruje milost.	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 Ponizite se dakle pod snažnom rukom Božjom da vas uzvisi u pravo vrijeme.	6 And so, be humbled under the powerful hand of God, so that he may exalt you in the time of visitation.
7 Svu svoju brigu povjerite njemu jer on se brine za vas.	7 Cast all your cares upon him, for he takes care of you.
8 Otrijeznite se! Bdijte! Protivnik vaš, đavao, kao ričući lav obilazi tražeći koga da proždre.	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 Oprite mu se stameni u vjeri znajući da takve iste patnje podnose vaša braća po svijetu.	9 Resist him by being strong in faith, being aware that the same passions afflict those who are your brothers in the world.
10 A Bog svake milosti, koji vas pozva na vječnu slavu u Kristu, on će vas, pošto malo potrpite, usavršiti, učvrstiti, ojačati, utvrditi.	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 Njemu vlast u vijeke vjekova! Amen.	11 To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
12 Pišem vam ukratko, po Silvanu, koga smatram bratom vjernim, da vas ohrabrim i posvjedočim kako je ovo istinska milost Božja. Nje se držite!	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 Pozdravlja vas suizabranica u Babilonu i Marko, sin moj.	13 The Church which is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you, as does my son, Mark.
14 Pozdravite jedni druge cjelovom ljubavi! Mir svima vama koji ste u Kristu!	14 Greet one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.