1 Peter 5:1-14.
1 Peter 5:1-14 (Good News Translation)
1 "I, who am an elder myself, appeal to the church elders among you. I
am a witness of Christ's sufferings, and I will share in the glory
that will be revealed. I appeal to you 2 to be shepherds of the flock
that God gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you
to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a
real desire to serve. 3 Do not try to rule over those who have been
put in your care, but be examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief
Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown which will never
lose its brightness. 5 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." 6 Humble yourselves, then,
under God's mighty hand, so that he will lift you up in his own good
time. 7 Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you. 8
Be alert, be on watch! Your enemy, the Devil, roams around like a
roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Be firm in your faith
and resist him, because you know that other believers in all the world
are going through the same kind of sufferings. 10 But after you have
suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who calls you to
share his eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you
and give you firmness, strength, and a sure foundation. 11 To him be
the power forever! Amen. 12 I write you this brief letter with the
help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful Christian. I want to
encourage you and give my testimony that this is the true grace of
God. Stand firm in it. 13 Your sister church in Babylon, also chosen
by God, sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark. 14 Greet one
another with the kiss of Christian love. May peace be with all of you
who belong to Christ."
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
1 "I, who am an elder myself, appeal to the church elders among you. I
am a witness of Christ's sufferings, and I will share in the glory
that will be revealed. I appeal to you 2 to be shepherds of the flock
that God gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you
to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a
real desire to serve. 3 Do not try to rule over those who have been
put in your care, but be examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief
Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown which will never
lose its brightness. 5 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." 6 Humble yourselves, then,
under God's mighty hand, so that he will lift you up in his own good
time. 7 Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you. 8
Be alert, be on watch! Your enemy, the Devil, roams around like a
roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Be firm in your faith
and resist him, because you know that other believers in all the world
are going through the same kind of sufferings. 10 But after you have
suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who calls you to
share his eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you
and give you firmness, strength, and a sure foundation. 11 To him be
the power forever! Amen. 12 I write you this brief letter with the
help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful Christian. I want to
encourage you and give my testimony that this is the true grace of
God. Stand firm in it. 13 Your sister church in Babylon, also chosen
by God, sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark. 14 Greet one
another with the kiss of Christian love. May peace be with all of you
who belong to Christ."
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
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