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- Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed,
- shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness;
- nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.
- And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
- You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.
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- To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed:
- Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve;
- not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
- Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."
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- Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
- casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
- Be of sober spirit, be on the alert Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
- But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world.
- After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
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- Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
- Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
- Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
- Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
- And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
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- To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen.
- Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God Stand firm in it!
- She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark.
- Greet one another with a kiss of love Peace be to you all who are in Christ.
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- To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
- With the help of Silas, 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 fast in it.
- She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark.
- Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
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