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and not <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[b]</a></span>with<MG147> greed<MG147> but with eagerness<MG4290>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>nor<MG3366> yet as domineering<MG2634b> over<MG2634b> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[c]</a></span>those<MG3588> assigned<MG2819> to<MG2819> your care<MG2819>, but by <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[d]</a></span>proving<MG1096> to<MG1096> be<MG1096> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[e]</a></span>examples<MG5179b> to the flock<MG4168>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>And when the Chief<MG750> Shepherd<MG750> appears<MG5319>, you will receive<MG2865> the unfading<MG262> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>crown<MG4735> of glory<MG1391>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>You <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>younger<MG3501b> men<MG3501b>, likewise<MG3668>, be<MG5293> subject<MG5293> to <i>your</i> elders<MG4245>; and all<MG3956> of you, clothe<MG1463> yourselves with humility<MG5012a> toward one<MG240> another<MG240>, because<MG3754> GOD<MG2316> IS OPPOSED<MG498> TO THE PROUD<MG5244a>, BUT HE GIVES<MG1325> GRACE<MG5485> TO THE HUMBLE<MG5011>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Therefore<MG3767> humble<MG5013> yourselves under<MG5259> the mighty<MG2900> hand<MG5495> of God<MG2316>, so<MG2443> that<MG2443> He may exalt<MG5312> you at the proper<MG2540> time<MG2540>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>having cast<MG1977> all<MG3956> your anxiety<MG3308> on Him, because<MG3754> He cares<MG3199> about<MG4012> you. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Be of sober<MG3525> <i>spirit,</i> be on the alert<MG1127>. Your adversary<MG476>, the devil<MG1228>, prowls<MG4043> around<MG4043> like<MG5613> a roaring<MG5612> lion<MG3023>, seeking<MG2212> someone<MG5100> to devour<MG2666>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[h]</a></span>So resist<MG436> him, firm<MG4731> in <i>your</i> faith<MG4102>, knowing<MG3609a> that the same<MG846> experiences<MG3588> of suffering<MG3804> are being accomplished<MG2005> by your <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[i]</a></span>brothers<MG81> and<MG81> sisters<MG81> who are in the world<MG2889>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>After you have suffered<MG3958> for a little<MG3641> while<MG3641>, the God<MG2316> of all<MG3956> grace<MG5485>, who called<MG2564> you to His eternal<MG166> glory<MG1391> in Christ<MG5547>, will Himself<MG846> perfect<MG2675>, confirm<MG4741>, strengthen<MG4599>, <i>and</i> establish<MG2311> <i>you.</i> <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/5-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>To Him <i>be</i> dominion<MG2904> forever<MG165> and ever<MG165>. Amen<MG281>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Through<MG1223> Silvanus<MG4610>, our faithful<MG4103> brother<MG80> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[j]</a></span>(for so<MG5613> I regard<MG3049> <i>him</i>), I have written<MG1125> to you briefly<MG3641>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[k]</a></span>exhorting<MG3870> and testifying<MG1957> that this<MG3778> is the true<MG227> grace<MG5485> of God<MG2316>. Stand<MG2476> firm<MG2476> in it! <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>She who is in Babylon<MG897>, chosen<MG4899> together<MG4899> with <i>you,</i> sends<MG782> you greetings<MG782>, and <i>so does</i> my son<MG5207>, Mark<MG3138>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/1_peter/5-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Greet<MG782> one<MG240> another<MG240> with a kiss<MG5370> of love<MG26>. <p class="paragraph"> Peace<MG1515> be to you all<MG3956> who<MG3588> are in Christ<MG5547>.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">1</span> Or <i>partner in</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">2</span> Or <i>for dishonest gain</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">3</span> Lit <i>the allotments</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">3</span> Or <i>becoming examples</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">3</span> Or <i>role models</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[f]</span> <span class="fnverse">4</span> Lit <i>wreath</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[g]</span> <span class="fnverse">5</span> Or <i>young people</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[h]</span> <span class="fnverse">9</span> Lit <i>Whom resist</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[i]</span> <span class="fnverse">9</span> Lit <i>fellowship</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[j]</span> <span class="fnverse">12</span> Lit <i>(as I consider)</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[k]</span> <span class="fnverse">12</span> Or <i>encouraging</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible<br>Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020<br>by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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