1 Peter 5
Berean Standard Bible · Compare translations · AD 62 – AD 65 · The early church · Tap a verse to copy, share or highlight ·
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Instructions to Elders
1As a fellow elder, a witness of Christʼs sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: 2Be shepherds of Godʼs flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; 3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
Cast Your Cares on Him
5Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
6Humble yourselves, therefore, under Godʼs mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. 7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
Benediction and Farewell
10And 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. 11To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
12Through 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.
13The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.
14Greet one another with a kiss of love.
Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
Footnotes (8)
- a v1 SBL, NE, and WH I appeal therefore to the elders
- b v2 NE and WH do not include watching over them.
- c v2 WH, BYZ, and TR but willingly
- d v5 Proverbs 3:34(see also LXX)
- e v10 BYZ and TR in Christ Jesus
- f v12 That is, Silas
- g v13 Literally She in Babylon
- h v14 BYZ and TR include Amen.
Study notes on this chapter · 1
The good shepherd who seeks the lost
Ezekiel condemns Israel's shepherds for feeding themselves, and promises that God himself will search for his sheep, and set over them one shepherd, his servant David. Jesus says 'I am the good shepherd' in John 10, contrasting himself with hirelings, and Hebrews and 1 Peter call him the great and chief Shepherd.
When: Ezekiel, c. 590–570 BC; Jesus' teaching, c. AD 29–30.
Editorial note by BibleWay. Interpretations vary; dates are approximate scholarly estimates.