| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 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, |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 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; |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 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. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 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. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (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! |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ. |
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