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And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown which will never lose its brightness.

(A)In the same way you younger people must submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you must put on the apron of humility, to serve one another; for the scripture says, “God resists the proud, but shows favor to the humble.” (B)Humble yourselves, then, under God's mighty hand, so that he will lift you up in his own good time.

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And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away.(A) In the same way, you who are younger must be subject to the elders.[a] And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for

“God opposes the proud
    but gives grace to the humble.”(B)

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time.

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  1. 5.5 Or of those who are older

4-5 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. 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.

6-7 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. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.

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