For the prophets who gave the news of the grace which would come to you, made search with all care for knowledge of this salvation;

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

In [connection with] all this, they [the unbelievers] are resentful and surprised that you do not [think like them, value their values and] run [hand in hand] with them into the same excesses of dissipation and immoral freedom, and they criticize and abuse and ridicule you and make fun of your values.

take care therefore not to suffer upon the account of homicide, or thievery, or for any criminal, or pragmatical practices.

Keep watch over the flock of God which is in your care, using your authority, not as forced to do so, but gladly; and not for unclean profit but with a ready mind;

and not as lording it over {those under your care}, but being examples for the flock.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.