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seniores ergo qui in vobis sunt obsecro consenior et testis Christi passionum qui et eius quae in futuro revelanda est gloriae communicator
The ancients therefore that are among you, I beseech who am myself also an ancient and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as also a partaker of that glory which is to be revealed in time to come:
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pascite qui est in vobis gregem Dei providentes non coacto sed spontanee secundum Deum neque turpis lucri gratia sed voluntarie
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking care of it, not by constraint but willingly, according to God: not for filthy lucre's sake but voluntarily:
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neque ut dominantes in cleris sed formae facti gregi et ex animo
Neither as lording it over the clergy but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart.
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et cum apparuerit princeps pastorum percipietis inmarcescibilem gloriae coronam
And when the prince of pastors shall appear, you shall receive a never fading crown of glory.
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similiter adulescentes subditi estote senioribus omnes autem invicem humilitatem insinuate quia Deus superbis resistit humilibus autem dat gratiam
In like manner, ye young men, be subject to the ancients. And do you all insinuate humility one to another: for God resisteth the proud, but to the humble he giveth grace.
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humiliamini igitur sub potenti manu Dei ut vos exaltet in tempore visitationis
Be you humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the time of visitation:
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omnem sollicitudinem vestram proicientes in eum quoniam ipsi cura est de vobis
Casting all your care upon him, for he hath care of you.
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sobrii estote vigilate quia adversarius vester diabolus tamquam leo rugiens circuit quaerens quem devoret
Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour.
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cui resistite fortes fide scientes eadem passionum ei quae in mundo est vestrae fraternitati fieri
Whom resist ye, strong in faith: knowing that the same affliction befalls, your brethren who are in the world.
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Deus autem omnis gratiae qui vocavit nos in aeternam suam gloriam in Christo Iesu modicum passos ipse perficiet confirmabit solidabit
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you and confirm you and establish you.
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ipsi imperium in saecula saeculorum amen
To him be glory and empire, for ever and ever. Amen.
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per Silvanum vobis fidelem fratrem ut arbitror breviter scripsi obsecrans et contestans hanc esse veram gratiam Dei in qua state
By Sylvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I think, I have written briefly: beseeching and testifying that this is the true grace of God, wherein you stand.
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salutat vos quae est in Babylone cumelecta et Marcus filius meus
The church that is in Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you. And so doth my son, Mark.
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salutate invicem in osculo sancto gratia vobis omnibus qui estis in Christo.
Salute one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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