rsv 1Peter:5:1-11 SEEK
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So I exhort the elders among you ,
as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ as well as a partaker in the glory that is to be revealed .
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Tend the flock of God that is your charge ,
not by constraint but willingly ,
not for shameful gain but eagerly ,
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not as domineering over those in your charge but being examples to the flock .
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And when the chief Shepherd is manifested you will obtain the unfading crown of glory .
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Likewise you that are younger be subject to the elders .
Clothe yourselves ,
all of you ,
with humility toward one another ,
for "
God opposes the proud ,
but gives grace to the humble ."
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Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God ,
that in due time he may exalt you .
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Cast all your anxieties on him ,
for he cares about you .
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Be sober ,
be watchful .
Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion ,
seeking some one to devour .
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Resist him ,
firm in your faith ,
knowing that the same experience of suffering is required of your brotherhood throughout the world .
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And after you have suffered a little while ,
the God of all grace ,
who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ ,
will himself restore ,
establish ,
and strengthen you .
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To him be the dominion for ever and ever .
Amen .