1. Therefore, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Messiah, and also a sharer of the esteem that is to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
2. Shepherd the flock of Elohim which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but voluntarily, not out of greed for filthy gain, but eagerly,
3. neither as being masters over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
4. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you shall receive the never-fading crown of esteem.
5. In the same way, you younger ones, be subject to elders. And gird yourselves with humility toward one another, for “Elohim resists the proud, but gives favour to the humble.”
6. Humble yourselves, then, under the mighty hand of Elohim, so that He exalts you in due time,
7. casting all your worry upon Him, for He is concerned about you.
8. Be sober, watch, because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.