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The First Epistle General of Peter

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- Chapter 5 -

(1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9)
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The elders which are among you, I beseech which am also an elder, and a witnesse of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shalbe reueiled,
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Feede the flocke of God, which dependeth vpon you, caring for it not by constraint, but willingly: not for filthy lucre, but of a ready minde:
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Not as though ye were lords ouer Gods heritage, but that yee may bee ensamples to the flocke.
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And when that chiefe shepheard shall appeare, ye shall receiue an incorruptible crowne of glory.

Cast Your Cares on Him

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Likewise ye yonger, submit your selues vnto the elders, and submit your selues euery man, one to another: decke your selues inwardly in lowlinesse of minde: for God resisteth the proude, and giueth grace to the humble.
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Humble your selues therefore vnder the mightie hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.
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Cast all your care on him: for he careth for you.
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Be sober, and watch: for your aduersarie the deuil as a roaring lyon walketh about, seeking whom he may deuoure:
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Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren which are in the world.

Benediction and Farewell

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And the God of all grace, which hath called vs vnto his eternall glory by Christ Iesus, after that ye haue suffered a litle, make you perfite, confirme, strengthen and stablish you.
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To him be glory and dominion for euer and euer, Amen.
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By Syluanus a faithfull brother vnto you, as I suppose, haue I written briefly, exhorting and testifying how that this is the true grace of God, wherein ye stand.
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The Church that is at Babylon elected together with you, saluteth you, and Marcus my sonne.
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Greete yee one another with the kisse of loue. Peace be with you all which are in Christ Iesus, Amen.
(1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9)
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Therefore 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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shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
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not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
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When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.

Cast Your Cares on Him

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Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”(a)
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Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,
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casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
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Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

Benediction and Farewell

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But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
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To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
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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 in which you stand.
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She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son.
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Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Footnotes

(a)5:5 ℘ Proverbs 3:34
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