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1 Peter 5 :: New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB95)

Serve God Willingly

1Pe 5:1Therefore, 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,
1Pe 5:2shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness;
1Pe 5:3nor yet as lording it over [fn]those allotted to your charge, but [fn]proving to be examples to the flock.
1Pe 5:4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading [fn]crown of glory.
1Pe 5:5You 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.
1Pe 5:6Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
1Pe 5:7casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
1Pe 5:8Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
1Pe 5:9[fn]But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your [fn]brethren who are in the world.
1Pe 5:10After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
1Pe 5:11To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen.
1Pe 5:12Through Silvanus, our faithful brother [fn](for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!
1Pe 5:13She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark.
1Pe 5:14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.
NASB95 Footnotes
Literally: the allotments
Or, becoming
Literally: wreath
Literally: whom resist
Literally: brotherhood
Literally: (as I consider)
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