nor yet as (A)domineering over [a]those assigned to your care, but by [b]proving to be [c](B)examples to the flock. And when the Chief (C)Shepherd appears, you will receive the (D)unfading [d](E)crown of glory. (F)You [e]younger men, likewise, (G)be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with (H)humility toward one another, because (I)God is opposed to the proud, but He gives grace to the humble.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:3 Lit the allotments
  2. 1 Peter 5:3 Or becoming examples
  3. 1 Peter 5:3 Or role models
  4. 1 Peter 5:4 Lit wreath
  5. 1 Peter 5:5 Or young 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