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

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