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| 5:1 | Therfor Y, an euene eldre man, and a witnesse of Cristis passiouns, which also am a comynere of that glorie, that schal be schewid in tyme to comynge; byseche ye the eldre men, |
| 5:2 | that ben among you, fede ye the flok of God, that is among you, and puruey ye, not as constreyned, but wilfulli, bi God; not for loue of foule wynnyng, |
| 5:3 | but wilfulli, nether as hauynge lordschip in the clergie, but that ye ben maad ensaumple of the floc, of wille. |
| 5:4 | And whanne the prince of scheepherdis schal appere, ye schulen resseyue the coroun of glorie, that may neuere fade. |
| 5:5 | Also, ye yonge men, be ye suget to eldre men, and alle schewe ye togidere mekenesse; for the Lord withstondith proude men, but he yyueth grace to meke men. |
| 5:6 | Therfor be ye mekid vndir the myyti hoond of God, that he reise you in the tyme of visitacioun, |
| 5:7 | and caste ye al youre bisynesse in to hym, for to hym is cure of you. |
| 5:8 | Be ye sobre, and wake ye, for youre aduersarie, the deuel, as a rorynge lioun goith aboute, sechinge whom he schal deuoure. |
| 5:9 | Whom ayenstonde ye, stronge in the feith, witynge that the same passioun is maad to thilke brithirhode of you, that is in the world. |
| 5:10 | And God of al grace, that clepide you in to his euerlastinge glorie, you suffrynge a litil, he schal performe, and schal conferme, and schal make sad. |
| 5:11 | To hym be glorie and lordschip, in to worldis of worldis. Amen. |
| 5:12 | Bi Siluan, feithful brother to you as Y deme, Y wroot schortli; bisechinge, and witnessinge that this is the very grace of God, in which ye stonden. |
| 5:13 | The chirche that is gaderid in Babiloyne, and Marcus, my sone, gretith you wel. |
| 5:14 | Grete ye wel togidere in hooli cos. Grace be to you alle that ben in Crist. Amen. |
| 5:1 | The elders which are among you, I beseech which am also an elder, and a witnesse of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shalbe reueiled, |
| 5:2 | Feede the flocke of God, which dependeth vpon you, caring for it not by constraint, but willingly: not for filthy lucre, but of a ready minde: |
| 5:3 | Not as though ye were lords ouer Gods heritage, but that yee may bee ensamples to the flocke. |
| 5:4 | And when that chiefe shepheard shall appeare, ye shall receiue an incorruptible crowne of glory. |
| 5:5 | Likewise ye yonger, submit your selues vnto the elders, and submit your selues euery man, one to another: decke your selues inwardly in lowlinesse of minde: for God resisteth the proude, and giueth grace to the humble. |
| 5:6 | Humble your selues therefore vnder the mightie hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. |
| 5:7 | Cast all your care on him: for he careth for you. |
| 5:8 | Be sober, and watch: for your aduersarie the deuil as a roaring lyon walketh about, seeking whom he may deuoure: |
| 5:9 | Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren which are in the world. |
| 5:10 | And the God of all grace, which hath called vs vnto his eternall glory by Christ Iesus, after that ye haue suffered a litle, make you perfite, confirme, strengthen and stablish you. |
| 5:11 | To him be glory and dominion for euer and euer, Amen. |
| 5:12 | By Syluanus a faithfull brother vnto you, as I suppose, haue I written briefly, exhorting and testifying how that this is the true grace of God, wherein ye stand. |
| 5:13 | The Church that is at Babylon elected together with you, saluteth you, and Marcus my sonne. |
| 5:14 | Greete yee one another with the kisse of loue. Peace be with you all which are in Christ Iesus, Amen. |
| 5:1 | The elders who 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 will be revealed: |
| 5:2 | Feed the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by obligation but willingly, not for dishonest gain, but with an eager mind; |
| 5:3 | nor as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock; |
| 5:4 | and when the Chief Shepherd will appear, you will receive a crown of glory that does not fade away. |
| 5:5 | Likewise you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, because, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." |
| 5:6 | Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, |
| 5:7 | casting all your burdens upon Him, because He cares for you. |
| 5:8 | Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. |
| 5:9 | Resist him steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are experienced by your brethren who are in the world. |
| 5:10 | But may the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. |
| 5:11 | To Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. |
| 5:12 | By Silvanus, a faithful brother to you as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. |
| 5:13 | The church who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. |
| 5:14 | Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen. |
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