1The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Messiah (Christ), and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
2Feed the flock of Elohim (God) which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
3Neither as being lords over Elohim's (God’s) heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
5Likewise, you younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for Elohim (God) resisteth the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of Elohim (God), that he may exalt you in due time:
7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, 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.
10But the Elohim (God) of all grace, who has called us unto his eternal glory by HaMashiach Yahusha (Christ Jesus), after that you have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
11To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
12By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of Elohim (God) wherein you stand.
13The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so does Marcus my son.
14Greet you one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in HaMashiach Yahusha (Christ Jesus). Amen.