1 Peter 551 PeterSuffering and the churchMurdock New Testament (Peshitta)

Murdock New Testament (Peshitta)Berean Standard Bible

1. Instructions to Elders

   (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9)

2. 1MURAnd I, an Elder, your associate, and a witness of the sufferings of the Messiah, and a participator in his glory which is to be revealed, entreat the Elders who are among you:BSBBSB: As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
3. 2MURFeed ye the flock of God which is committed to you: have care for it, spiritually; not from compulsion, but voluntarily; not for base gain, but with all your heart;BSBBSB: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
4. 3MURnot as lords of the flock, but so as to be a good example for them:BSBBSB: not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
5. 4MURthat when the chief shepherd shall be revealed, ye may receive from him a crown of glory that fadeth not.BSBBSB: And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

6. Cast Your Cares on Him

7. 5MURAnd ye juniors submit yourselves to your seniors; and clothe yourselves, stringently, with lowliness of mind one towards another; because God resisteth them who exalt themselves, and giveth grace to the humble.BSBBSB: Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
8. 6MURHumble yourselves, therefore, under the powerful hand of God: and it will exalt you in due time.BSBBSB: Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.
9. 7MURAnd cast all your solicitude upon God; for he careth for you.BSBBSB: Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
10. 8MURBe sober and guarded, because Satan your adversary, like a lion, roareth, and goeth about, and seeketh whom he may devour.BSBBSB: Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
11. 9MURTherefore resist him, being steadfast in the faith: and know ye, that the same sufferings befall your brethren that are in the world.BSBBSB: Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.

12. Benediction and Farewell

13. 10MURNow it is the God of grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Jesus the Messiah, that hath given us, while we sustain these light afflictions, to be strengthened, and confirmed, and established by him for ever:BSBBSB: And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
14. 11MURto whom be glory, and power, and honor, for ever and ever. Amen.BSBBSB: To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
15. 12MURThese as I account them few things, I have written to you by Sylvanus, a faithful brother. And I would persuade, and would testify, that this is the true grace of God, this in which ye stand.BSBBSB: Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
16. 13MURThe elect church which is in Babylon, saluteth you; also Mark, my son.BSBBSB: The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.
17. 14MURSalute ye one another with a holy kiss. Peace be with you all, who are in the Messiah. Amen.BSBBSB: Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

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