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1 Peter 5:1 - 5:14- Easy-To-Read Version (ERV)

December 2
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King James and other versions... [http://bibleabc.net/bible/kjv/1pet5-1.htm]
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The Flock of God

5 1Now I have something to say to the elders* in your group. I am also an elder.
I myself have seen Christ's sufferings. And I will share in the glory that will
be shown to us. I beg you to 2take care of the group of people that you are responsible
for. They are God's flock.* Watch over that flock because you want to, not because
you are forced to do it. That is how God wants it. Do it because you are happy to
serve, not because you want money. 3Don't be like a ruler over those people you
are responsible for. But be good examples to those people. 4Then when the Ruling
Shepherd (Christ) comes, you will get a crown. That crown will be very glorious,
and it will never lose its beauty. 5Young men, I have something to say to you, too.
You should accept the authority of the elders.* All of you should be very humble
with each other. "God is against the proud people. But he gives grace (kindness)
to the humble people." (Proverbs 3:34)
6So be humble under God's powerful hand. Then he will lift you up when the right
time comes. 7Give all your worries to him, because he cares for you. 8Control yourselves
and be careful! The devil is your enemy. And he goes around like a roaring lion
looking for some person to eat. 9Refuse to follow the devil. Stand strong in your
faith. You know that your brothers and sisters all over the world are having the
same sufferings that you have. 10Yes, you will suffer for a short time. But after
that, God will make everything right. He will make you strong. He will support you
and keep you from falling. He is the God that gives all grace (kindness). He called
you to share in his glory in Christ. That glory will continue forever. 11All power
is his forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings
12Silas will bring this letter to you. I know that he is a faithful brother [in
Christ]. I wrote this short letter to encourage you. I wanted to tell you that this
is the true grace (kindness) of God. Stand strong in that grace. 13The church in
Babylon* says hello to you. Those people were chosen the same as you. Mark, my
son [in Christ], also says hello. 14Give each other a kiss of love when you meet.
Peace to all of you that are in Christ.
Footnotes: elders A group of men chosen to lead a church. Also called "overseers"
and "pastors" (shepherds), they have the work of caring for God's people (Acts 20:28;
Eph. 4:11; Tit. 1:7,9). God's flock God's people. They are like a flock (group)
of sheep that need to be cared for. church in Babylon Literally, "She in Babylon."
"Taken from the HOLY BIBLE: EASY-TO-READ VERSION © 2001 by World Bible Translation
Center, Inc. and used by permission."
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