1 Peter 5
World English Bible (WEB) • 14 verses
1Therefore 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:
RelatedLuke 24:48 · Colossians 3:3-4 · 2 John 1:1-15 · Romans 8:17-18 · Psalms 73:24-25 · 1 Peter 5:4
2shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
3not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
Related2 Thessalonians 3:9 · Ezekiel 34:4 · Philippians 3:17 · Matthew 20:25-26 · 2 Corinthians 1:24 · Titus 2:7
4When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.
5Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
RelatedJames 4:6 · Proverbs 3:34 · Ephesians 5:21 · Romans 12:10 · Philippians 2:3 · Colossians 3:12
6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,
7casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
RelatedPsalms 55:22 · Philippians 4:6 · Psalms 37:5 · Psalms 56:3-4 · Matthew 6:25-26 · Matthew 6:33-34
8Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
9Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.
RelatedJames 4:7 · Acts 14:22 · Ephesians 6:11-13 · 1 Peter 2:21 · 1 Corinthians 10:13 · 2 Timothy 3:12
10But 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.
Related2 Corinthians 4:17 · 2 Thessalonians 3:3 · 1 Peter 1:6-7 · Jude 1:24 · Psalms 138:7 · 1 Timothy 6:12
11To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
12Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, 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.
RelatedHebrews 13:22 · Acts 11:23 · 2 Corinthians 1:19 · 1 Corinthians 15:1 · Acts 20:24 · 2 Thessalonians 1:1
13She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son.
14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
RelatedRomans 16:16 · Ephesians 6:23 · Romans 8:1 · Romans 1:7 · 1 Corinthians 16:20 · 1 Thessalonians 5:26
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