3Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
4And at the coming of the chief Keeper of the sheep, you will be given the eternal crown of glory.
5And in the same way, let the younger men be ruled by the older ones. Let all of you put away pride and make yourselves ready to be servants: for God is a hater of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low.
6For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;
7Putting all your troubles on him, for he takes care of you.
8Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;
9Do not give way to him but be strong in your faith, in the knowledge that your brothers who are in the world undergo the same troubles.
