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          DASV: 1 Peter 5

1 Now as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ,
and as one who also is a partaker of the glory that will be
revealed, I urge the elders among you:
2 Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising
oversight, not because you are forced to, but willingly,
as God would want you to, not for greed of money, but eagerly.
3 Do not lord it over those under your charge, but be examples
to the flock.
4 And when the chief Shepherd appears you will receive the
crown of glory that does not fade away.
5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders.
Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility,
to serve one another, for
     "God opposes the proud,
           but gives grace to the humble."
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God,
that he may exalt you in due time.
7 Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.
8 Be sober, stay alert. Your adversary the devil, like a
roaring lion, prowls around, seeking whom he may devour.
9 Resist him, being steadfast in your faith, knowing that
your brothers all over the world face the same sufferings.
10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal
glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while,
will himself perfect, establish, and strengthen you.
11 To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.

12 By Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother. I have
written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that
this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.
13 Your sister church that is in Babylon, elect together
with you, greets you; and so does my son Mark.
14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to all
of you who are in Christ.

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