Thematic Bible
1 Peter 5:1 (show verse)
The elders that are among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of the Christ, and a sharer in the glory that is to be revealed.
1 Peter 5:2 (show verse)
Act as shepherds to the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for the sake of sordid gain, but from readiness of mind:
1 Peter 5:3 (show verse)
neither as being lords over God's possessions, but being examples to the flock.
1 Peter 5:4 (show verse)
And when the chief shepherd shall appear, you shall receive the crown of glory that fades not away.
1 Peter 5:5 (show verse)
Likewise, you younger, be in subjection to the older: do you all indeed be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the lowly.
1 Peter 5:6 (show verse)
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the strong hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season.
1 Peter 5:7 (show verse)
Cast all your cares on him, for he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:8 (show verse)
Be sober, be watchful: for your adversary, the devil, like a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour.
1 Peter 5:9 (show verse)
Being firm in the faith, resist him, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world.
1 Peter 5:10 (show verse)
But may the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, confirm you.
1 Peter 5:11 (show verse)
To. him be glory and dominion from age to age. Amen.
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1 Peter 5:12 (show verse)
By Sylvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.
1 Peter 5:13 (show verse)
The church in Babylon, elected together with you, salutes you, and so does Marcus my son.
1 Peter 5:14 (show verse)
Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus.