1Peter:5

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* Now to you who are presbyters I make this appeal ; for I am myself a presbyter , and was a witness of the sufferings of Christ , and also a partaker of the glory about to be revealed . * Be shepherds to your flock of God ; take charge of them willingly , and not through compulsion ; not for filthy lucre , but with a willing mind ; * not by way of lording it over your heritage , but by becoming examples to the flock . * Then , when the Chief Shepherd shall appear , you too will receive the fadeless wreath of glory . * You younger men must submit to the presbyters ; and all of you must put on the garment of humility and serve one another , for God resists the haughty , But gives grace to the humble . * So humble yourselves under Gods mighty hand , so that he may exalt you in due time . * Cast all your care upon him , for he ever cares for you . * Be temperate , be vigilant ; because your enemy , the devil , is prowling about like a roaring lion , seeking whom he may devour . * Resist him , standing firm in the faith , knowing well that the same afflictions are being accomplished in your brothers that are in the world . * But the God of all grace , who has called us by Christ Jesus to share his eternal glory , will , after you have suffered a while , make you perfect , stablish , strengthen , settle you . * His is the dominion forever and ever ; Amen . * By Sylvanus , a faithful brother of yours , as I suppose , I have written you briefly , to comfort you , and to testify that this is the true grace of God . In this stand fast . * Your sister church in Babylon , elect with you , sends you salutations , and so does Marcus , my son . * Salute one another with a kiss of love . Peace be to you all who are in Christ Jesus .

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