1The elders among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a sharer in the glory that is to be revealed;

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

2tend the flock of God which is among you, overseeing it, not by constraint, but willingly; not for base gain, but with ready mind;

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

3not as lording it over your allotted charge, but being 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

4and when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye will receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.

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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 younger men, submit yourselves to the elder; and all of you be clothed with humility toward each other; for "God resisteth the proud, but giveth 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 care upon him, because he careth for you.

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

8Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the Devil, as a roaring lion, walketh 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, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being accomplished in your brethren 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 called you to his everlasting glory in Christ Jesus, will, after ye have suffered a while, himself make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle 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 dominion for ever. Amen.

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

12By Silvanus, the faithful brother as I think, I have written to you in few words, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

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

13The church in Babylon, chosen with you, saluteth you; and Mark, my son.

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

14Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all that are in Christ.

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