1 Rogo, pois, aos presbíteros que há entre vós, eu, presbítero como eles, e testemunha dos sofrimentos de Cristo, e ainda coparticipante da glória que há de ser revelada: 2 pastoreai o rebanho de Deus que há entre vós, não por constrangimento, mas espontaneamente, como Deus quer; nem por sórdida ganância, mas de boa vontade; 3 nem como dominadores dos que vos foram confiados, antes, tornando-vos modelos do rebanho. 4 Ora, logo que o Supremo Pastor se manifestar, recebereis a imarcescível coroa da glória.

5 Rogo igualmente aos jovens: sede submissos aos que são mais velhos; outrossim, no trato de uns com os outros, cingi-vos todos de humildade, porque Deus resiste aos soberbos, contudo, aos humildes concede a sua graça. 6 Humilhai-vos, portanto, sob a poderosa mão de Deus, para que ele, em tempo oportuno, vos exalte, 7 lançando sobre ele toda a vossa ansiedade, porque ele tem cuidado de vós. 8 Sede sóbrios e vigilantes. O diabo, vosso adversário, anda em derredor, como leão que ruge procurando alguém para devorar; 9 resisti-lhe firmes na fé, certos de que sofrimentos iguais aos vossos estão-se cumprindo na vossa irmandade espalhada pelo mundo. 10 Ora, o Deus de toda a graça, que em Cristo vos chamou à sua eterna glória, depois de terdes sofrido por um pouco, ele mesmo vos há de aperfeiçoar, firmar, fortificar e fundamentar. 11 A ele seja o domínio, pelos séculos dos séculos. Amém!

12 Por meio de Silvano, que para vós outros é fiel irmão, como também o considero, vos escrevo resumidamente, exortando e testificando, de novo, que esta é a genuína graça de Deus; nela estai firmes. 13 Aquela que se encontra em Babilônia, também eleita, vos saúda, como igualmente meu filho Marcos. 14 Saudai-vos uns aos outros com ósculo de amor.

Paz a todos vós que vos achais em Cristo.

1 The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away. 5 Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; 7 casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 whom withstand stedfast in your faith, knowing that the same sufferings are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you. 11 To him be the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

12 By Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I account him, I have written unto you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God: stand ye fast therein. 13 She that is in Babylon, elect together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Mark my son. 14 Salute one another with a kiss of love.

Peace be unto you all that are in Christ.

1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed:

2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them —not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve;

3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." [^1]

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

12 With the help of Silas, "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 fast in it.

13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark.

14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.