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1 Peter 5 :: Legacy Standard Bible (LSB)

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Shepherd the Flock of God

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Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed,

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:2 - shepherd the flock of God among you, overseeing not under compulsion, but willingly, according to God; and not for dishonest gain, but with eagerness;
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:3 - nor yet as lording it over [fn]those allotted to you, but being examples to the flock.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:4 - And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading [fn]crown of glory.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:5 - You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.
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Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:7 - CASTING ALL YOUR ANXIETY ON HIM, because He cares for you.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:8 - Be of sober spirit, be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:9 - [fn]But resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished among your [fn]brethren who are in the world.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:10 - And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, strengthen, confirm, and ground you.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:11 - To Him be might forever and ever. Amen.
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Through Silvanus, our faithful brother as I regard him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and bearing witness that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:13 - She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:14 - Greet one another with a kiss of love.

Peace be to you all who are in Christ.

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Lit the allotments
Lit wreath
Lit Whom resist
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