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1 Peter 5:2-6
New King James Version
1 Peter 5:2-6
New King James Version
2 (A)Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, (B)not by compulsion but [a]willingly, (C)not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as (D)being [b]lords over (E)those entrusted to you, but (F)being examples to the flock; 4 and when (G)the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive (H)the crown of glory that does not fade away.
Submit to God, Resist the Devil
5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, (I)all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for
6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,
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- 1 Peter 5:2 NU adds according to God
- 1 Peter 5:3 masters
New King James Version (NKJV)
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