Be shepherds of God’s flock(A) that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be;(B) not pursuing dishonest gain,(C) but eager to serve; not lording it over(D) those entrusted to you, but being examples(E) to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd(F) appears, you will receive the crown of glory(G) that will never fade away.(H)

In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves(I) to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility(J) toward one another, because,

“God opposes the proud
    but shows favor to the humble.”[a](K)

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.(L) Cast all your anxiety on him(M) because he cares for you.(N)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:5 Prov. 3:34

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