1 Peter 5
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1I want to encourage the elders among you. I'm also an elder, a witness to Christ's sufferings, and I will share in the glory that is to come. 2Look after God's flock you have been given to care for, watching over it not because you're forced to, but gladly, as God wants you to. Do this willingly, not looking to make a profit from it. 3Don't be arrogant, lording it over those who have been put in your care, but be an example to the flock. 4When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive a glorious crown that will never fade.
5Young people, do what the elders tell you. Indeed all of you should serve one another in humility, because “God is against the proud, but favors the humble.”#5:5. Quoting Proverbs 3:34. 6Humble yourself before God's powerful hand so that he will lift you up at the appropriate time. 7Surrender all your worries to him, because he cares for you. 8Be responsible, and stay alert. The devil, your enemy, is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9Stand firm against him, trusting in God. Remember that your fellow-believers around the world are going through similar troubles. 10After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you into his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore you, support you, strengthen you, and give you a solid foundation. 11To him be power forever and ever! Amen.
12With the help of Silvanus, whom I consider a trustworthy brother, I send this letter to you. In these few words I've written I want to encourage you and testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in God's grace! 13The believers here in “Babylon,”#5:13. Literally, “Those in Babylon.” Babylon in the New Testament is frequently a symbol for Rome. chosen together with you, send their greetings to you, as does Mark, my son. 14Greet each other with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
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1 Peter 5
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Tend the Flock of God
1The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2#John 21.15-17. Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. 5#Prov 3.34. Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
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Matt 23.12; Luke 14.11; 18.14. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings
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Acts 15.22,40. By Silva´nus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand. 13#Acts 12.12,25; 13.13; 15.37-39; Col 4.10; Phlm 24. The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Mark my son. 14Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity.
Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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