1The elders that are among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and likewise a partaker of the glory which shall be revealed, 2Feed the flock of God which is among you, overseeing it not by constraint, but willingly, not for filthy gain, but of a ready mind, 3Neither as lording over the heritage, but being examples to the flock. 4And when the chief shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away. 5In like manner, ye younger, submit yourselves to the elder, and be ye all subject to each other. Be ye cloathed with humility; for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6Humble 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. 7Watch: be vigilant: 8for your adversary the devil, walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour: 9Whom resist, stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10Now the God of all grace, who hath called us by Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, after ye have suffered a while, himself shall perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11To him be the glory and the might for ever and ever. Amen. 12By Silvanus, a faithful brother, as I suppose, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and adding my testimony, that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand, 13The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you, and Mark my son. 14Salute ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus.