1 Peterchapter 5
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A.Shepherd the Flock, Not for Filthy Lucrevv. 1-4
1 As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
B.Humble Yourselves; Your Adversary Prowlsvv. 5-11
5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. 7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. 11 To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
C.Silvanus, Babylon, and a Kiss of Lovevv. 12-14
12 Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. 13 The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
Chapter summary
Peter writes to elders as a fellow-elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ: 'Tend the flock of God which is among you… not of constraint, but willingly; neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock' (5:2-3), and when the chief Shepherd is manifested, you shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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Chapter summary
Peter writes to elders as a fellow-elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ: 'Tend the flock of God which is among you… not of constraint, but willingly; neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock' (5:2-3), and when the chief Shepherd is manifested, you shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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Peter writes to elders as a fellow-elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ: 'Tend the flock of God which is among you… not of constraint, but willingly; neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock' (5:2-3), and when the chief Shepherd is manifested, you shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away. Gird yourselves with humility, for Proverbs 3 stands again. Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, 'casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you' (5:7). Then the watchword: 'Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.'
Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.
Context
Epistle · Peter — 1 Peter overview
- A. 1–4 Shepherd the Flock, Not for Filthy Lucre
- B. 5–11 Humble Yourselves; Your Adversary Prowls
- C. 12–14 Silvanus, Babylon, and a Kiss of Love
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James 43 verses
- James 4:6But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
- James 4:7Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
- James 4:10Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
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James 11 verse
- James 1:12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
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Proverbs 31 verse
- Proverbs 3:34He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
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Ephesians 51 verse
- Ephesians 5:21Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
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Psalms 551 verse
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Philippians 41 verse
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