1 Peter
Chapter 5

5 Likewise, you younger members, ² be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: "God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble."

6 So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.

7 Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.

8 Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for (someone) to devour.

9 Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that your fellow believers throughout the world undergo the same sufferings.

10 The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ (Jesus) will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little.

11 To him be dominion forever. Amen.

12 I write you this briefly through Silvanus, ³ whom I consider a faithful brother, exhorting you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Remain firm in it.

13 The chosen one ⁴ at Babylon sends you greeting, as does Mark, my son.

14 Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

Psalms
Chapter 89

1 A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

2 The promises of the LORD I will sing forever, proclaim your loyalty through all ages.

5 I will make your dynasty stand forever and establish your throne through all ages." Selah

6 The heavens praise your marvels, LORD, your loyalty in the assembly of the holy ones.

15 Justice and judgment are the foundation of your throne; love and loyalty march before you.

16 Happy the people who know you, LORD, who walk in the radiance of your face.

Mark
Chapter 16

15 He said to them, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.

16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.

17 These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages.

18 They will pick up serpents (with their hands), and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."

19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God.

20 But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs.) ¹