1The seniors who are among you, I exhort, who am also a senior, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory which is to be revealed. 2Feed the flock of God, which is with you; exercising the overseer's office, not by constraint, but willingly; neither for the sake of sordid gain, but from good disposition; 3neither as lording it over the heritage of God, but, being patterns to the flock: 4and when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive the crown of glory which fades not away. 5For the like reason, you younger persons subject yourselves to the seniors. Yes, all be subject to one another, and be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud but gives favor to the humble. 6Be humbled, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. 7Cast all your anxious care on him, because he cares for you. 8Be sober, be vigilant: your adversary, the devil, is walking about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour: 9whom resist, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the very same sufferings are accomplished in your brethren, who are in the world. 10And may the God of all favor, who has called us to his eternal glory, by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, himself make you complete; support, strengthen, establish you: 11to him be the glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 12By Sylvanus, a faithful brother, (as I conclude,) I have written to you in few words, exhorting you, and strongly testifying that this is the true favor of God, in which you stand. 13They at Babylon, elected jointly with you, and Mark, my son, salute you. 14Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all, who are in Christ Jesus.