# 1 Peter 5 
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1. So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed:
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2. shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly;
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3. not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
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4. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
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5. Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 
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6. Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,
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7. casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
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8. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
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9. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
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10. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
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11. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 
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12. By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
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13. She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son.
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14. Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. 

(ESV)