Bible, King James Version
1_Peter
1Pet.5
[1] The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also
an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a
partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
[2] Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the
oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for
filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
[3] Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being
ensamples to the flock.
[4] And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall
receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
[5] Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the
elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed
with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to
the humble.
[6] Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of
God, that he may exalt you in due time:
[7] Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for
you.
[8] Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the
devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may
devour:
[9] Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the
same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in
the world.
[10] But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his
eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a
while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
[11] To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever.
Amen.
[12] By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I
suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that
this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
[13] The church that is at Babylon, elected together with
you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.
[14] Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be
with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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