⁵ In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for

⁶ And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say,

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²¹ And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

¹⁰ Love each other with genuine affection,^[a] and take delight in honoring each other.

¹² Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

³ Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.

¹⁴ Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.

⁵ But remember that they will have to face God, who stands ready to judge everyone, both the living and the dead.