1Elders, therefore, among you, I exhort—[I] who am their co-elder and a witness of the sufferings of the Christ, who also, in the glory about to be revealed, have, a share;—stylusColossians 3:3, Colossians 3:4, Luke 24:48, Colossians 3:3, Colossians 3:42Shepherd the beloved flock of God, which is among you,—not by compulsion, but by choice, nor yet for base gain, but of a ready mind,—stylusTitus 1:7, Titus 1:7, 1 Timothy 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:8, Acts 20:263Nor yet as lording it over the allotted portions, but becoming, ensamples, to the beloved flock;stylusPhilippians 3:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Philippians 3:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Ezekiel 34:44And, when the Chief Shepherd is manifested, ye shall bear away, the unfading crown of glory.stylusJames 1:12, James 1:12, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 1 John 3:25In like manner, ye younger men—submit yourselves unto elders;—All, however, one towards another, gird on humility; because, God, against the haughty, arrayeth himself, whereas, unto the lowly, he giveth favour.stylusJames 4:6, James 4:6, Proverbs 3:34, Proverbs 3:34, Ephesians 5:216Be made lowly, therefore, under the strong hand of God, that he may lift, you, up in due time,—stylusJames 4:10, James 4:10, Luke 14:11, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 29:237All your anxiety, casting upon him, because he careth for you.stylusPsalms 55:22, Psalms 55:22, Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:6, Psalms 37:58Be sober! be watchful! Your slanderous adversary, as a roaring lion, is walking about—seeking to devour:stylusEphesians 6:11, Ephesians 6:11, James 4:7, James 4:7, Job 2:29Whom resist, steadfast in your faith, knowing that, the same sufferings, in your brotherhood that is in the world, are being accomplished.stylusJames 4:7, James 4:7, Acts 14:22, Acts 14:22, Ephesians 6:1110Howbeit, the God of all favour—who hath called you unto his age-abiding glory in Christ—when, for a little, ye have suffered, Himself, will adjust, confirm, strengthen:—stylus2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Peter 1:611Unto him, be the dominion, unto the ages. Amen!stylus1 Peter 4:11, 1 Peter 4:11, Romans 11:36, Romans 11:36, Revelation 1:612By Silvanus, the faithful brother, as I account him, have I briefly written, unto you, exhorting and adding testimony—that, this, is the true favour of God—within which, stand ye fast!stylusHebrews 13:22, Hebrews 13:22, Acts 11:23, Acts 11:23, 2 Corinthians 1:1913She who, in Babylon, is co-elect, and Mark my son, salute you:stylusActs 12:12, Acts 12:12, Acts 12:25, Acts 12:25, Revelation 18:214Salute ye one another with a kiss of love. Peace unto you all who are in Christ.stylusRomans 16:16, Romans 16:16, Ephesians 6:23, Ephesians 6:23, Romans 8:1