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I have a special concern for you church leaders. I know what it's like to be a leader, in on Christ's sufferings as well as the coming glory.

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To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed:

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The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed:

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And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. And I, too, will share his glory and his honor when he returns. As a fellow elder, this is my appeal to you:

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Here's my concern: that you care for God's flock with all the diligence of a shepherd. Not because you have to, but because you want to please God. Not calculating what you can get out of it, but acting spontaneously.[

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Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve;

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Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly;

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Care for the flock of God entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly--not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.

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Not bossily telling others what to do, but tenderly showing them the way.

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not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

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nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;

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Don't lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your good example.

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When God, who is the best shepherd of all, comes out in the open with his rule, he'll see that you've done it right and commend you lavishly.

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And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

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and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.

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And when the head Shepherd comes, your reward will be a never-ending share in his glory and honor.

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And you who are younger must follow your leaders. But all of you, leaders and followers alike, are to be down to earth with each other, for--God has had it with the proud, But takes delight in just plain people.

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Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

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Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble."

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You younger men, accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, serve each other in humility, for "God sets himself against the proud, but he shows favor to the humble."

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So be content with who you are, and don't put on airs. God's strong hand is on you; he'll promote you at the right time.

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Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

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Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,

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So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good time he will honor you.

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Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.

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Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

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casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

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Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.

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Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping.

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Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

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Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour.

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Keep your guard up. You're not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It's the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith.

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Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

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Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.

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Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.

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The suffering won't last forever. It won't be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ--eternal and glorious plans they are!-will have you put together and on your feet for good.

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And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

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But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

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In his kindness God called you to his eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.

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He gets the last word; yes, he does.

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To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

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To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

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All power is his forever and ever. Amen.

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I'm sending this brief letter to you by Silas, a most dependable brother. I have the highest regard for him. I've written as urgently and accurately as I know how. This is God's generous truth; embrace it with both arms!

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With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.

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By 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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I have written this short letter to you with the help of Silas, whom I consider a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that the grace of God is with you no matter what happens.

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The church in exile here with me--but not for a moment forgotten by God--wants to be remembered to you. Mark, who is like a son to me, says hello.

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She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark.

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She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son.

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Your sister church here in Rome sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark.

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Give holy embraces all around! Peace to you--to all who walk in Christ's ways.

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Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

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Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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Greet each other in Christian love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ.