1 Peter 5

NEW JERUSALEM	Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
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 elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ as well as a partaker in the glory that is 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 that is your charge, not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly,
3 Do not lord it over the group which is in your charge, but be an example for the flock.	3 not as domineering over those in your charge but being 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 manifested you will obtain 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 that are younger be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
6 Bow down, then, before the power of God now, so that he may raise you up in due time;	6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that in due time he may exalt you.
7 unload al your burden on to him, since he is concerned about you.	7 Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares about 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, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one 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, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experience of suffering is required of your brotherhood throughout the world.
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 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you.
11 His power lasts for ever and ever. Amen.	11 To him be the dominion for ever and ever. 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 By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God; stand fast in it.
13 Your sister in Babylon, who is with you among the chosen, sends you greetings; so does my son,Mark.	13 She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings; and so does my son Mark.
14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you al who are in Christ.	14 Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you that are in Christ.