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Chapter 5
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1 So I exhort the presbyters 2
among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and
one who has a share in the glory to be revealed.
2
Tend the flock of God in your midst,
(overseeing) not by constraint but willingly, as God would have it, not for
shameful profit but eagerly.
3
Do not lord it over those assigned to you, but
be examples to the flock.
4
And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you
will receive the unfading crown of glory. 3
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4 Likewise, you younger members, 5
be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility
in your dealings with one another, for: "God opposes the proud but bestows
favor on the humble."
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So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of
God, that he may exalt you in due time.
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Cast all your worries upon him because he cares
for you.
8
Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil
is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for (someone) to devour.
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Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that
your fellow believers throughout the world undergo the same sufferings.
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The God of all grace who called you to his
eternal glory through Christ (Jesus) will himself restore, confirm, strengthen,
and establish you after you have suffered a little.
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To him be dominion forever. Amen.
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I write you this briefly through Silvanus, 6
whom I consider a faithful brother, exhorting you and testifying that this is
the true grace of God. Remain firm in it.
13
The chosen one 7 at Babylon
sends you greeting, as does Mark, my son.
14
Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to
all of you who are in Christ.
1 [1-4] In imitation of Christ, the
chief shepherd, those entrusted with a pastoral office are to tend the flock by
their care and example.
2 [1] Presbyters: the officially appointed
leaders and teachers of the Christian community (cf ⇒ 1 Tim
5:17-18; ⇒ Titus 1:5-8;
⇒ James 5:14).
3 [4] See the note on
⇒ 1 Peter 2:25.
4 [5-11] The community is to be
subject to the presbyters and to show humility toward one another and trust in
God's love and care (⇒ 1 Peter 5:5-7). With
sobriety, alertness, and steadfast faith they must resist the evil one; their
sufferings are shared with Christians everywhere (⇒ 1 Peter
5:8-9). They will be strengthened and called to eternal glory
(⇒ 1 Peter 5:10-11).
5 [5] Younger members: this may be a
designation for office-holders of lesser rank.
6 [12] Silvanus: the companion of
Paul (see ⇒ 2 Cor 1:19; ⇒ 1 Thes
1:1; ⇒ 2 Thes 1:1). Jews and Jewish Christians,
like Paul, often had a Hebrew name (Saoul, Silas) and a Greek or Latin name
(Paul, Silvanus). On Silvanus's possible role as amanuensis, see Introduction.
7 [13] The chosen one: feminine,
referring to the Christian community (ekklesia) at Babylon, the code name for
Rome in ⇒ Rev 14:8;
⇒ 17:5; ⇒ 18:2. Mark, my
son: traditionally a prominent disciple of Peter and co-worker at the church in
Rome, perhaps the John Mark referred to in ⇒ Acts
12:12, ⇒ 25;
⇒ 13:5, ⇒ 13; and in
⇒ Acts 15:37-39, a companion of Barnabas. Perhaps this
is the same Mark mentioned as Barnabas's cousin in ⇒ Col
4:10, a co-worker with Paul in ⇒ Philippians
1:24 (see also ⇒ 2 Tim 4:11).
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