Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.

Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.

She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you; and so does Mark, my son.

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.