1 Peter 5

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Elders, therefore, among you, I exhort-- I who am their co-elder and a witness of the sufferings of the Christ, who also, in the glory about to be revealed,
have, a share;--

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Shepherd the beloved flock of God, which is among you,--not by compulsion, but by choice, nor yet for base gain, but of a ready mind,--

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Nor yet as lording it over the allotted portions, but becoming, ensamples, to the beloved flock;

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And, when the Chief Shepherd is manifested, ye shall bear away, the unfading crown of glory.

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In like manner, ye younger men--submit yourselves unto elders;--All, however, one towards another, gird on humility; because, God, against the haughty,
arrayeth himself, whereas, unto the lowly, he giveth favour.

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Be made lowly, therefore, under the strong hand of God, that he may lift, you, up in due time,--

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All your anxiety, casting upon him, because he careth for you.

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Be sober! be watchful! Your slanderous adversary, as a roaring lion, is walking about--seeking to devour:

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Whom resist, steadfast in your faith, knowing that, the same sufferings, in your brotherhood that is in the world, are being accomplished.

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Howbeit, the God of all favour--who hath called you unto his age-abiding glory in Christ--when, for a little, ye have suffered, Himself, will adjust, confirm,
strengthen:--

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Unto him, be the dominion, unto the ages. Amen!

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By Silvanus, the faithful brother, as I account him, have I briefly written, unto you, exhorting and adding testimony--that, this, is the true favour of
God--within which, stand ye fast!

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She who, in Babylon, is co-elect, and Mark my son, salute you:

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Salute ye one another with a kiss of love. Peace unto you all who are in Christ.