1 About the Elders I exhort the elders among you as a fellow elder and witness to the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory about to be revealed:2 Shepherd God’s flock among you, not overseeing Other mss omit overseeing out of compulsion but willingly, as God would have you; Other mss omit as God would have you not out of greed for money but eagerly;3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.5 In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. All of you clothe yourselves with Or you tie around yourselves humility toward one another, because God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.6 Conclusion Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time,7 casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you.8 Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.9 Resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.10 The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, Other mss read in Christ Jesus will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while. Or to a small extent 11 To him be dominion Some mss read dominion and glory ; other mss read glory and dominion forever. Other mss read forever and ever Amen.12 Through Silvanus, Or Silas ; Ac 15:22-32; 16:19-40; 17:1-16 a faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly in order to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, my son.14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. Other mss read Christ Jesus. Amen.