1 Peter 5
Berean Standard BibleTranslation
Berean Standard Bible
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
1As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
1The ancients therefore that are among you, I beseech, who am myself also an ancient, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ: as also a partaker of that glory which is to be revealed in time to come:
2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
2Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking care of it, not by constraint, but willingly, according to God: not for filthy lucre’s sake, but voluntarily:
3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
3Neither as lording it over the clergy, but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart.
4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
4And when the prince of pastors shall appear, you shall receive a never fading crown of glory.
5Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
5In like manner, ye young men, be subject to the ancients. And do you all insinuate humility one to another, for God resisteth the proud, but to the humble he giveth grace.
6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.
6Be you humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the time of visitation:
7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
7Casting all your care upon him, for he hath care of you.
8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
8Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour.
9Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
9Whom resist ye, strong in faith: knowing that the same affliction befalls your brethren who are in the world.
10And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
10But the God of all grace, who hath called us into his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you, and confirm you, and establish you.
11To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
11To him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.
12Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
12By Sylvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I think, I have written briefly: beseeching and testifying that this is the true grace of God, wherein you stand.
13The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.
13The church that is in Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you: and so doth my son Mark.
14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
14Salute one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all you, who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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