Therefore, I beg the elders who are among you, as one who is also an elder and a witness of the Passion of Christ, who also shares in that glory which is to be revealed in the future
pasture the flock of God that is among you, providing for it, not as a requirement, but willingly, in accord with God, and not for the sake of tainted profit, but freely
not so as to dominate by means of the clerical state, but so as to be formed into a flock from the heart
And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory
Similarly, young persons, be subject to the elders. And infuse all humility among one another, for God resists the arrogant, but to the humble he gives grace
And so, be humbled under the powerful hand of God, so that he may exalt you in the time of visitation
Cast all your cares upon him, for he takes care of you
Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour
Resist him by being strong in faith, being aware that the same passions afflict those who are your brothers in the world
But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will himself perfect, confirm, and establish us, after a brief time of suffering
To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen
I have written briefly, through Sylvanus, whom I consider to be a faithful brother to you, begging and testifying that this is the true grace of God, in which you have been established
The Church which is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you, as does my son, Mark
Greet one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen