1Elders (presbyterous) among you, I entreat, a fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, also who is a partaker (sharer) of the glory being about to be revealed: 2Shepherd (pastor, tend to) the flock of God among you, exercising oversight (episkopountes- look intently/scope upon) not under compulsion (of necessity/force/constraint, latin-non coacto- not compulsory root is force/under duress), but rather willingly (voluntarily, latin-spontanee-willingly roots are spontaneous/yielding) according to God; nor for disgraceful gain (sordid/base/filthy gain), but rather readily (pre-inclined, eagerly, showing passion for in advance); 3Not as exercising lordship over those in your charge (lot, assigned portion), but rather being examples (types) to the flock. 4And when the Chief Shepherd has been made apparent, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

5Likewise, younger ones (new on the scene), be subject to your elders (presbyterois); and securely fasten humility on you all one to another; because, “God opposes (arranged against) the proud, however gives grace to the humble.”

6Be humbled therefore under the mighty (strong, powerful, dominating) hand of God, so that He might exalt you (lift you up, raise high, elevate) in opportune time; 7Having cast upon Him all your anxiety (what is separated from the whole, what divides/fractures a person’s being into parts, latin-sollicitudinem-carefulness root is anxiety), because with Him there is care (latin-cura-care) concerning (all about, all-around, encompassing) you. 8Be sober-minded; watch; your adversary (judge against, opponent, opponent at law like a prosecuting attorney), the devil, roaring as a loin who prowls (walks) about, seeking whom to devour (gulp down, swallow, drink down), 9Whom you should fully stand against, firm in the faith, knowing the same sufferings are being completed upon in your brotherhood in the world.

10However the God of all grace, who has called you unto His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, you having suffered a little while, He Himself will complete (exactly fit together, properly adjust, latin-perficiet-completion roots are perfect/fulfill) you, will confirm (solidly plant, securely support, latin-confirmabit-confirm) you, will strengthen you, will establish (lay a foundation, ground, found, settle, latin-solidabit-firming) you. 11To Him be the dominion (exerted power) unto the ages of the ages. Amen.

12Through Silvanus, the faithful brother to you- as I regard him- I have written briefly, entreating and testifying upon that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. 13She that is elected with you in Babylon greets you; and Mark my son. 14Greet one another with (in) a friendly kiss of love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ. Amen.