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First Epistle of Peter (Translated) (view source)
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|The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
|The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
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|I exhort the elders among you (for I am an elder myself, a witness to the sufferings of Christ, and a participant in the glory that will be revealed):
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|Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
|Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
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|Feed the flock of God among you, not by constraint, but willingly according to God, and not with greed for material gain, but with readiness and zeal,
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|Neither as being lords over [God's] heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
|Neither as being lords over [God's] heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
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|and not as if you were lords of the heritage, but fellow members of the flock.
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|And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
|And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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|And when the ranking Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of glory that will not fade away.
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|Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
|Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
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|Likewise, you new men, submit yourselves to the elders. In fact all of you should subject yourselves to one another, and be clothed in humility. "'''God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.'''"
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|Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
|Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
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|So humble yourselves under the strong Hand of God; He will exalt you all in good time.
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|Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
|Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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|Throw all your worries on Him, because He cares for you.
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|Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
|Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
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|Be sober, and be on the lookout. Your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring [[lion]], looking for someone to eat!
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|Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
|Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
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|Resist him steadfastly in the faith, and know that the same afflictions are fulfilled in your brothers that are in the world.
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|But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].
|But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].
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|But may the God of all grace, Who has called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered for awhile, cleanse you, establish you, strengthen you, and found you.
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|To him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
|To him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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|To him be the rulership for ever and ever.
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|By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
|By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
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|By Silas, a faithful brother to you, as I reckon him, I have written briefly, exhorting and and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.
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|The [church that is] at Babylon, elected together with [you], saluteth you; and [so doth] Marcus my son.
|The [church that is] at Babylon, elected together with [you], saluteth you; and [so doth] Marcus my son.
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|The church at Babylon, chosen together with you, salutes you, and so does my son Marcus.
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|Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace [be] with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
|Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace [be] with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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|Greet one another with a kiss of charity. May peace be with all of you in Christ.
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