KJV Easy Read Bible Shepherd the Flock1The elders which are among youp I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: sharer 2Feed the flock of God which is among youp, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; compulsion; sordid gain; willing 3Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being examples to the flock. 4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, youp shall receive a crown of glory that fades not away. meaning the Lord Jesus Christ Submit to God, Resist the Devil5Likewise, youp younger, submit yourselvesp to the elder. Yea, all of youp be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble. PROV 3:34 | subject 6Humble yourselvesp therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt youp in due time: 7Casting all yourp care upon Him; for He cares for youp. PS 55:22 | anxiety 8Be sober, be vigilant; because yourp adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour: JOB 1:7 9Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in yourp brethren that are in the world. firmly; imposed upon 10But the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that youp have suffered a while, make youp perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle youp. stabilize 11To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Farewell and Peace12By Silvanus, a faithful brother to youp, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein youp stand. 13The church that is at Babylon, elected together with youp, salutes youp; and so does Marcus my son. greets 14Greet youp one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with youp all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen love The Trusted King James in an Easy Read Format® is a registered trademarks of Whitaker Corporation. KJVERTM, Word of GodTM, Red Letter OldTM, Old Testament Direct Words of God in RedTM, King James Version Sword BibleTM, and SwordKJVTM are trademarked slogans of Whitaker Corporation. |
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