1Now to you who are presbyters I make this appeal; for I am myself a presbyter, and was a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory about to be revealed. 2Be shepherds to your flock of God; take charge of them willingly, and not through compulsion; not for filthy lucre, but with a willing mind; 3not by way of lording it over your heritage, but by becoming examples to the flock. 4Then, when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you too will receive the fadeless wreath of glory.¶ 5You younger men must submit to the presbyters; and all of you must put on the garment of humility and serve one another, for God resists the haughty, But gives grace to the humble. 6So humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand, so that he may exalt you in due time. 7Cast all your care upon him, for he ever cares for you.¶ 8Be temperate, be vigilant; because your enemy, the devil, is prowling about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9Resist him, standing firm in the faith, knowing well that the same afflictions are being accomplished in your brothers that are in the world.¶ 10But the God of all grace, who has called us by Christ Jesus to share his eternal glory, will, after you have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11His is the dominion forever and ever; Amen. 12By Sylvanus, a faithful brother of yours, as I suppose, I have written you briefly, to comfort you, and to testify that this is the true grace of God. In this stand fast. 13Your sister church in Babylon, elect with you, sends you salutations, and so does Marcus, my son. 14Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ Jesus.¶