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nor as lording-over[a] your lots[b], but being patterns for the flock. And the Chief-shepherd having appeared, you will receive the unfading crown of [c] glory.

Young Men, Follow

Likewise, younger men— be subject to the[d] elders.

Everyone, Be Humble And Keep Watch For The Adversary

And everyone— clothe-yourselves-with humblemindedness toward one another. Because “God opposes the proud, but He gives grace to the humble” [Prov 3:34].

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  1. 1 Peter 5:3 Or, domineering, ruling-over.
  2. 1 Peter 5:3 That is, the ones allotted to your charge by God; those for whom you are responsible.
  3. 1 Peter 5:4 That is, consisting of, belonging to, characterized by.
  4. 1 Peter 5:5 Or, your. That is, your leaders just mentioned; or, your elders in general, older people.

not lording it over(A) those entrusted to you, but being examples(B) to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd(C) appears, you will receive the crown of glory(D) that will never fade away.(E)

In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves(F) to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility(G) toward one another, because,

“God opposes the proud
    but shows favor to the humble.”[a](H)

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  1. 1 Peter 5:5 Prov. 3:34