Read 1 Peter 5

World English Bible · 14 verses

1. ¹ Therefore I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed:This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
2. ² shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
3. ³ not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
4. ⁴ When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
5. ⁵ Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
6. ⁶ Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
7. ⁷ casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
8. ⁸ Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
9. ⁹ Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
10. ¹⁰ But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
11. ¹¹ To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
12. ¹² Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
13. ¹³ She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
14. ¹⁴ Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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