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Beloved, don't be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.

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But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.

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If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.

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For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other men's matters.

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But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.

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For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God. If it begins first with us, what will happen to those who don't obey the Good News of God?

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"If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner?"Proverbs 11:31

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Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator.

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Therefore I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.

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Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

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neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

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When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.

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Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."Proverbs 3:34

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Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

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casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

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Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

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Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

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But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

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To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.