彼得前書 5

牧養上帝的羊群

1 所以，我這同作長老，作基督受苦的證人和分享將來所要顯現的榮耀的人，勉勵在你們中間的長老們： 2 務要牧養在你們當中上帝的群羊，按著上帝的旨意照顧他們t，不是出於勉強，而是出於甘心；也不是因為貪財，而是出於樂意。 3 不要轄制所託付你們的群羊，而是要作他們的榜樣。 4 到了大牧人顯現的時候，你們必得到那永不衰殘、榮耀的冠冕。

5 同樣，你們年輕的，要順服年長的。你們大家都要以謙卑當衣服穿上，彼此順服，因為 「上帝抵擋驕傲的人， 但賜恩給謙卑的人。」

6 所以，你們要謙卑服在上帝大能的手下，這樣，到了適當的時候，他必使你們升高。 7 你們要將一切的憂慮卸給上帝，因為他顧念你們。

8 務要謹慎，要警醒。因為你們的仇敵魔鬼，如同咆哮的獅子，走來走去，尋找可吞吃的人。 9 你們要用堅固的信心抵擋他，因為知道你們在世上的眾弟兄也正在經歷這樣的苦難。 10 那賜一切恩典的上帝曾在基督t裏召了你們，得享他永遠的榮耀，在你們暫受苦難之後，必要親自成全你們，堅固你們，賜力量給你們，建立你們t。 11 願權能歸給他，直到永永遠遠。阿們！

問安

12 我簡單地寫了這信，託我所看為忠心的弟兄西拉交給你們，勸勉你們，又證明這恩是上帝真實的恩典；你們務要在這恩上站立得住。 13 在巴比倫與你們同蒙揀選的教會向你們問安。我兒子馬可也向你們問安。 14 你們要用愛心彼此親吻問安。願平安t歸給你們所有在基督裏的人！

1 PETER 5

Helping Christian Leaders

1 Church leaders, I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us.
2  t Just as shepherds watch over their sheep, you must watch over everyone God has placed in your care. Do it willingly in order to please God, and not simply because you think you must. Let it be something you want to do, instead of something you do merely to make money. 3 Don't be bossy to those people who are in your care, but set an example for them.

4 Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory.

5  t All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say,
“God opposes proud people,
but he helps everyone
who is humble.”
6  t Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honor you when the time comes.

7 t God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.
8 Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack. 9 But you must resist the devil and stay strong in your faith. You know that all over the world the Lord's followers are suffering just as you are. 10 But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm.

11 God will be in control forever! Amen.

Final Greetings

12  t Silvanus helped me write this short letter, and I consider him a faithful follower of the Lord. I wanted to encourage you and tell you how kind God really is, so you will keep on having faith in him.

13  t Greetings from the Lord's followers in Babylon.t They are God's chosen ones.
Mark, who is like a son to me, sends his greetings too.
14 Give each other a warm greeting. I pray that God will give peace to everyone who belongs to Christ.t