(As) a fellow elder , - a witness of - Christ’s sufferings , - and a partaker of the glory vvv to be revealed , I appeal to (the) elders - among you :
Be shepherds - of God’s - flock (that is) among you , watching over them not out of compulsion , but because it is God’s will ; not out of greed , but out of eagerness ;
not vvv lording it over - those entrusted to you , but being examples to the flock.
And (when) the Chief Shepherd appears , you will receive the crown - of glory that will never fade away.
Young men , in the same way , submit yourselves to (your) elders. And all (of you) , clothe yourselves - with humility toward one another , because , “ - God opposes (the) proud , but gives grace to (the) humble.”
Humble yourselves , therefore , under - God’s - mighty hand , so that in (due) time He may exalt you.
Cast all your - anxiety on Him , because He cares for you.
Be sober-minded (and) alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion , seeking (someone) to devour.
Resist (him) , (standing) firm in (your) faith (and) in the knowledge that your brothers - throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
And (after you) have suffered for a little while , the God of all grace , who has called you to His eternal - glory in Christ , will Himself restore (you) , secure (you) , strengthen (you) , (and) establish (you).
To Him (be) the power vvv vvv forever (and) ever. Amen.
Through Silvanus , (whom) I regard as a faithful brother , I have written to you - briefly , encouraging (you) and testifying (that) this is (the) true grace - of God. Stand firm in (it).
(The church) in Babylon , chosen together with (you) , sends you greetings ... , (as does) my - son Mark -.
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who (are) in Christ.