let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God for being
permitted to bear that name.
004:017 For the time has come for judgement to begin, and to begin
at the house of God; and if it begins with us, what will be
the end of those who reject God's Good News?
004:018 And if it is difficult even for a righteous man to be saved,
what will become of irreligious men and sinners?
004:019 Therefore also, let those who are suffering in accordance
with the will of God entrust their souls in well-doing
to a faithful Creator.
005:001 So I exhort the Elders among you--I who am their fellow Elder
and have been an eye-witness of the sufferings of the Christ,
and am also a sharer in the glory which is soon to be revealed.
005:002 Be shepherds of God's flock which is among you.
Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly,
in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but
with cheerful minds;
005:003 not lording it over your Churches but proving yourselves
patterns for the flock to imitate.
005:004 And then, when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive
the never-withering wreath of glory.
005:005 In the same way you younger men must submit to your elders;
and all of you must gird yourselves with humility towards
one another, for God sets Himself against the proud,
but gives grace to the humble.
005:006 Humble yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God,
so that at the right time He may set you on high.
005:007 Throw the whole of your anxiety upon Him, because He Himself
cares for you.
005:008 Curb every passion, and be on the alert. Your great accuser,