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            <div class="p"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="1PE.4.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.</span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Suffering for Being a Christian</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="1PE.4.11"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="1PE.4.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. </span></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="1PE.4.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. </span></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="1PE.4.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content">If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. </span></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="1PE.4.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="content">If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. </span></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="1PE.4.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="content">However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. </span></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="1PE.4.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content">For it is time for judgment to begin with God&#8217;s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? </span></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="1PE.4.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">And,</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="1PE.4.18"><span class="content">&#8220;If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="1PE.4.18"><span class="content">what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?&#8221;</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">4:18 </span><span class="ft">Prov. 11:31 (see Septuagint)</span></span></span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="1PE.4.18"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="1PE.4.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="content">So then, those who suffer according to God&#8217;s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.</span></span></div>
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            <div class="p"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="1PE.5.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ&#8217;s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="1PE.5.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">Be shepherds of God&#8217;s flock that is under your care, watching over them&#8212;not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; </span></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="1PE.5.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. </span></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="1PE.5.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="1PE.5.4"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="1PE.5.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="1PE.5.5"><span class="content">&#8220;God opposes the proud</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="1PE.5.5"><span class="content">but shows favor to the humble.&#8221;</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">5:5 </span><span class="ft">Prov. 3:34</span></span></span></span></div><div class="m"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="1PE.5.5"><span class="content">  </span></span></div>
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