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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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neither 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 .
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Likewise ,
you younger ones ,
be subject to the elder .
Yes ,
all of you clothe yourselves with humility ,
to subject yourselves to one another ;
for "
God resists the proud ,
but gives grace to the humble ." {
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3:34 }
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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 .
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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 .