1Therefore, 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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Colossians 3:3, Colossians 3:4, Luke 24:48, Colossians 3:3, Colossians 3:4

2Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to God; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

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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 those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

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

4When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.

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

5Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, towards one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

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

6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

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

7casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

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

8Be 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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Ephesians 6:11, Ephesians 6:11, James 4:7, James 4:7, Job 2:2

9Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

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

10And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen 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 the power forever. Amen.

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

12Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!

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

13She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you; and so does Mark, my son.

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

14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.

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