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The First Epistle General of Peter

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- Chapter 5 -

(1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9)
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Therefore, I beg the elders who are among you, as one who is also an elder and a witness of the Passion of Christ, who also shares in that glory which is to be revealed in the future:
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pasture the flock of God that is among you, providing for it, not as a requirement, but willingly, in accord with God, and not for the sake of tainted profit, but freely,
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not so as to dominate by means of the clerical state, but so as to be formed into a flock from the heart.
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And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory.(a)

Cast Your Cares on Him

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Similarly, young persons, be subject to the elders. And infuse all humility among one another, for God resists the arrogant, but to the humble he gives grace.
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And so, be humbled under the powerful hand of God, so that he may exalt you in the time of visitation.
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Cast all your cares upon him, for he takes care of you.
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Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour.
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Resist him by being strong in faith, being aware that the same passions afflict those who are your brothers in the world.

Benediction and Farewell

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But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will himself perfect, confirm, and establish us, after a brief time of suffering.
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To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
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I have written briefly, through Sylvanus, whom I consider to be a faithful brother to you, begging and testifying that this is the true grace of God, in which you have been established.
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The Church which is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you, as does my son, Mark.(b)
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Greet one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Footnotes

(a)5:4 The phrase ‘in cleris’ refers to the ordained, as is clear from the subsequent verse, which calls Christ the leader of pastors. Therefore, the elders to whom Peter addresses himself are ordained men, i.e. priests and Bishops.(Conte)
(b)5:13 The word Babylon is here used to refer to Rome. Mark is the writer of the Gospel of Mark, who himself was a student of Peter. Mark is referred to as Peter’s son, because Mark was about the age of a son to Peter and because the relationship was like that of father and son in the Faith.(Conte)
(1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9)
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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:
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shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
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not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
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When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.

Cast Your Cares on Him

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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.”(a)
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Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,
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casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
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Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

Benediction and Farewell

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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.
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To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
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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.
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She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son.
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Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Footnotes

(a)5:5 ℘ Proverbs 3:34
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