1 PETRUS 5
Die ouderlinge moet toesig hou
1 As mede-ouderling en getuie van die lyding van Christus en ook deelgenoot aan die heerlikheid wat geopenbaar sal word, dring ek by die ouderlinge onder julle daarop aan: 2 Pas die kudde van God wat aan julle toevertrou is, goed op. Hou toesig oor hulle, nie uit dwang nie, maar gewillig soos God dit verwag; nie om eie gewin nie, maar uit toegewydheid; 3 ook nie deur baas te speel oor dié wat God aan julle sorg toevertrou het nie, maar deur 'n voorbeeld vir die kudde te wees. 4 En dan, wanneer die Opperherder kom, sal julle die heerlikheid as onverganklike kroon ontvang.
Wees nederig
5 En julle wat jonger is, moet aan die ouer mense onderdanig wees. Almal moet trouens teenoor mekaar nederig wees en mekaar help, want “God weerstaan die hoogmoediges, maar aan die nederiges gee Hy genade.”t
6 Onderwerp julle daarom in nederigheid aan die kragtige hand van God, sodat Hy julle kan verhoog op die tyd wat Hy bestem het. 7 Werp al julle bekommernisse op Hom, want Hy sorg vir julle.
Weerstaan die duiwel, God sal die krag gee
8 Wees nugter, wees wakker! Julle vyand, die duiwel, loop rond soos 'n brullende leeu, op soek na iemand om te verslind. 9 Bly standvastig in die geloof en staan hom teë. En moenie vergeet nie: dwarsdeur die wêreld moet julle medegelowiges dieselfde soort lyding verduur.
10 God wat alle genade gee en wat julle geroep het om in Christus Jesus deel te hê aan sy ewige heerlikheid, sal julle, nadat julle 'n kort tydjie gely het, self weer oprig en julle moedig, sterk en standvastig maak. 11 Aan Hom behoort die krag tot in ewigheid! Amen.
Mededeling en groete
12 Silvanus, wat na my mening 'n getroue broer is, het vir my hierdie kort briefie aan julle op skrif gestel. Ek het geskrywe om julle te bemoedig en julle te verseker dat hierdie dinge die ware genade van God is. Staan hierin vas!
13 Die gemeente in Babilon, 'n uitverkore gemeente net soos julle, asook Markus, my seun, stuur vir julle groete.
14 Groet mekaar met 'n soen van Christelike liefde. Vrede vir julle almal wat in Christus is!
1 Peter 5
1 I WARN and counsel the elders among you (the pastors and spiritual guides of the church) as a fellow elder and as an eyewitness [called to testify] of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a sharer in the glory (the honor and splendor) that is to be revealed (disclosed, unfolded):2 Tend (nurture, guard, guide, and fold) the flock of God that is [your responsibility], not by coercion or constraint, but willingly; not dishonorably motivated by the advantages and profits [belonging to the office], but eagerly and cheerfully;3 Not domineering [as arrogant, dictatorial, and overbearing persons] over those in your charge, but being examples (patterns and models of Christian living) to the flock (the congregation).4 And [then] when the Chief Shepherd is revealed, you will win the conqueror’s crown of glory.5 Likewise, you who are younger and of lesser rank, be subject to the elders (the ministers and spiritual guides of the church)--[giving them due respect and yielding to their counsel]. Clothe (apron) yourselves, all of you, with humility [as the garb of a servant, so that its covering cannot possibly be stripped from you, with freedom from pride and arrogance] toward one another. For God sets Himself against the proud (the insolent, the overbearing, the disdainful, the presumptuous, the boastful)--[and He opposes, frustrates, and defeats them], but gives grace (favor, blessing) to the humble. 6 Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you,7 Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. 8 Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour.9 Withstand him; be firm in faith [against his onset--rooted, established, strong, immovable, and determined], knowing that the same (identical) sufferings are appointed to your brotherhood (the whole body of Christians) throughout the world.10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace [Who imparts all blessing and favor], Who has called you to His [own] eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself complete and make you what you ought to be, establish and ground you securely, and strengthen, and settle you.11 To Him be the dominion (power, authority, rule) forever and ever. Amen (so be it).12 By Silvanus, a true (loyal, consistent, incorruptible) brother, as I consider him, I have written briefly to you, to counsel and urge and stimulate [you] and to declare [to you] that this is the true [account of the] grace (the undeserved favor) of God. Be steadfast and persevere in it.13 She [your sister church here] in Babylon, [who is] elect (chosen) with [yourselves], sends you greetings, and [so does] my son (disciple) Mark.14 Salute one another with a kiss of love [the symbol of mutual affection]. To all of you that are in Christ Jesus (the Messiah), may there be peace (every kind of peace and blessing, especially peace with God, and freedom from fears, agitating passions, and moral conflicts). Amen (so be it).