¹ Therefore¹, I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.

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² Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to God¹; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

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³ neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

⁴ When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.

⁵ Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you¹ clothe yourselves with humility, towards one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."²

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2. Proverbs 3:34

⁶ Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

⁷ casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

⁸ Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

⁹ Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

¹⁰ And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ¹, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you.

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¹¹ To him be the¹ power forever². Amen.

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¹² Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!¹

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¹³ She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you; and so does Mark, my son.

¹⁴ Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.¹

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