1The ancients therefore that are among you, I beseech who am myself also an ancient and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as also a partaker of that glory which is to be revealed in time to come:

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Colossians 3:3, Colossians 3:4, Luke 24:48, Colossians 3:3, Colossians 3:4

2Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking care of it, not by constraint but willingly, according to God: not for filthy lucre's sake but voluntarily:

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Titus 1:7, Titus 1:7, 1 Timothy 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:8, Acts 20:26

3Neither as lording it over the clergy but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart.

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Philippians 3:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Philippians 3:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Ezekiel 34:4

4And when the prince of pastors shall appear, you shall receive a never fading crown of glory.

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James 1:12, James 1:12, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 1 John 3:2

5In like manner, ye young men, be subject to the ancients. And do you all insinuate humility one to another: for God resisteth the proud, but to the humble he giveth grace.

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James 4:6, James 4:6, Proverbs 3:34, Proverbs 3:34, Ephesians 5:21

6Be you humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the time of visitation:

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James 4:10, James 4:10, Luke 14:11, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 29:23

7Casting all your care upon him, for he hath care of you.

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Psalms 55:22, Psalms 55:22, Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:6, Psalms 37:5

8Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour.

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Ephesians 6:11, Ephesians 6:11, James 4:7, James 4:7, Job 2:2

9Whom resist ye, strong in faith: knowing that the same affliction befalls, your brethren who are in the world.

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James 4:7, James 4:7, Acts 14:22, Acts 14:22, Ephesians 6:11

10But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you and confirm you and establish you.

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2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Peter 1:6

11To him be glory and empire, for ever and ever. Amen.

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1 Peter 4:11, 1 Peter 4:11, Romans 11:36, Romans 11:36, Revelation 1:6

12By Sylvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I think, I have written briefly: beseeching and testifying that this is the true grace of God, wherein you stand.

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Hebrews 13:22, Hebrews 13:22, Acts 11:23, Acts 11:23, 2 Corinthians 1:19

13The church that is in Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you. And so doth my son, Mark.

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Acts 12:12, Acts 12:12, Acts 12:25, Acts 12:25, Revelation 18:2

14Salute one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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Romans 16:16, Romans 16:16, Ephesians 6:23, Ephesians 6:23, Romans 8:1