1 Peter 5
14 verses
Elders are exhorted to shepherd the flock of God among them not from compulsion or for shameful gain but willingly and eagerly, serving as examples to the flock rather than lording authority over them, knowing they will give account to the Chief Shepherd. When the Chief Shepherd appears, the elders will receive the unfading crown of glory reserved for those who have faithfully tended the flock, mirroring the nature of Christ's own shepherding care. All believers, younger and older alike, are commanded to clothe themselves with humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble—an inversion of worldly power dynamics that transforms community relationships. The devil prowls about like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour, so believers must remain vigilant and steadfast in faith, knowing they face cosmic adversity yet standing firm in the knowledge of their ultimate victory. Suffering is not anomalous to the Christian experience but part of a global pattern affecting believers everywhere in the world. After you have suffered a little while—placing present suffering in eschatological perspective—the God of all grace will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you through Christ, the one to whom belong dominion forever and ever.
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The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
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Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
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Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
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And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
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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 care upon him; for he careth for you.
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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
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Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
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But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
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To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
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The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.
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Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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