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7 Now, the end of all things is at hand. Therefore, be of sound mind, and watching in prayer.
8 But above all things, have fervent love among you. For love shall cover a multitude of sins.
9 Be hospitable one to another, without grumbling.
10 The same gifts which everyone has received, let us minister to each other as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the words of God. If anyone ministers, let him do so as with the strength which God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ; to Whom is praise and dominion, forever and ever. Amen.
12 Dearly beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is among you (to test you), as though some strange thing had come to you.
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings! So that when His glory shall appear, you may be glad and rejoice!
14 If you are railed upon for the Name of Christ, you are blessed! For the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you (Who on their part is blasphemed, but on your part is glorified).
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or as a busybody.
16 But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed. But let him glorify God in this behalf.
17 For the time has come that judgment must begin at the house of God. If it first begins with us, what shall the end be of those who do not obey the Gospel of God?
18 “And if the righteous are scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?”
19 Therefore, let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.
5 I encourage the elders among you. I am also an elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed.
2 Feed the flock of God which depends on you. Care for it - not by compulsion, but voluntarily; not greedily, but eagerly;
3 not as though you were Lords over God’s estate, but that you may be examples to the flock.
4 And when that chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive an incorruptible crown of glory.
5 Likewise, you younger people, submit yourselves to the elders. And everyone submit yourselves one to another. Clothe yourselves inwardly in humility. For “God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble.”
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time.
7 Cast all your cares on Him. For He cares for you.
8 Be sober, and watch. For your adversary, the devil, walks about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
9 Steadfastly resist him in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brothers who are in the world.
10 And the God of all grace - Who has called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus - will, after you have suffered a little, make you perfect; will confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
11 To Him be glory and dominion, forever and ever. Amen.
12 By Silvanus (a faithful brother to you, I reckon) I have written briefly, exhorting and testifying how that this in which you stand is the true grace of God.
13 She who is at Babylon, elected together with you, salutes you; and Mark, my son.
14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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