44 lines
1.8 KiB
Markdown
44 lines
1.8 KiB
Markdown
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## Shepherd the Flock of God
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###### 1
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Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as _your_ fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed,
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###### 2
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shepherd the flock of God among you, overseeing not under compulsion, but willingly, according to God; and not for dishonest gain, but with eagerness;
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###### 3
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nor yet as lording it over those allotted to you, but being examples to the flock.
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###### 4
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And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
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###### 5
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You younger men, likewise, be subject to _your_ elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
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###### 6
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Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
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###### 7
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casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
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###### 8
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Be of sober _spirit_, be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
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###### 9
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But resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished among your brethren who are in the world.
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###### 10
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And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, strengthen, confirm, _and_ ground you.
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###### 11
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To Him _be_ might forever and ever. Amen.
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###### 12
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Through Silvanus, our faithful brother as I regard _him_, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and bearing witness that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!
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###### 13
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She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and _so does_ my son, Mark.
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###### 14
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Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.
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