1 Peter 5:1-14 (GNT)
The Flock of God
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 you2 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.3Do not try to rule over those who have been put
in your care, but be examples to the flock.4And 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 w...
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