  1 4:12BELOVED, think not strange of the fiery trial which is to try you, as if some strange thing happened to you, 4:13but as you partake of the sufferings of Christ rejoice, that you may also rejoice exulting at the revelation of his glory. 4:14If you are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 4:15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or as a meddler in other men's affairs; 4:16but as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, let him glorify God on this account. 4:17For it is time for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it first begins with us, what will the end be of those that obey not the gospel of God? 4:18And if the righteous man is scarcely saved, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear? 4:19Let those therefore who suffer by the will of God, commit their souls to him in well doing as a faithful creator. 2 5:1The elders among you I exhort, who am a co-elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed; 5:2feed the flock of God which is among you, not by constraint but willingly, not for base gain but of a ready mind, 5:3not as having a lordship over God's inheritance but being examples to the flock; 5:4and when the chief shepherd shall appear, you shall receive an unfading crown of glory. 3 5:5Let the younger in like manner be subject to the elder, and do you all be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility; for God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. 5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; 5:7casting all your care upon him, for he cares for you. 4 5:8Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour; 5:9whom resist, firm in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are accomplished by your brothers in the world. 5:10And may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, when you have suffered a little while, himself make you perfect, confirm, strengthen, establish you. 5:11To him be the glory and the power for ever; amen. 5 5:12I have written to you in a few words by Silvanus [Silas], a faithful brother as I suppose, exhorting you, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. 5:13The co-elect [church] at Babylon salutes you, and Mark my son. 5:14Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all in Christ.
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