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1 Peter 5:1 (show verse)
So, the elders in the various places where you live, are to receive the following exhortation. (I too, am an elder and have witnessed the sufferings of Christ, and am also assured of partaking of the glorious [salvation, 1:5] that will someday be revealed).
Christian ministers » Called » Elders
Church » Membership of officers in » Elders
Elder » In the Christian church
Elders » Christian
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Saints glorified
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Folly » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Fools » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
Humility » Instances of » Peter
Partakers » Believers as
Saints » Death of » Glorified
the future » No more » Saints glorified
the future » No more » The glory will be endless
Titles and names of ministers » Elders
Witnesses » Disciples and early Christians as
Church » Membership of officers in » Elders
Elder » In the Christian church
Elders » Christian
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Saints glorified
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Folly » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Fools » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
Humility » Instances of » Peter
Partakers » Believers as
Saints » Death of » Glorified
the future » No more » Saints glorified
the future » No more » The glory will be endless
Titles and names of ministers » Elders
Witnesses » Disciples and early Christians as
1 Peter 5:2 (show verse)
You should serve as shepherds of God's flock [i.e., the church], among whom you minister, providing careful oversight [of the people], not because you feel forced to, but because you want to, as this is in accordance with the way God wants it to be. Do not [serve as elders] simply out of a desire for the income you receive, but because your heart is in it.
Church » Compared to a flock » Ministers as under-shepherds of
Church » Flock of God
Elder » In the Christian church
Leaders » Preaching » As shepherds to feed the flock
Ministers » Work of preaching » As shepherds to feed the flock
Ministers » Remuneration of » Shepherds
Ministers » Should not be » Greedy of filthy lucre
Ministers » Are bound, to » Feed the church
Ministers » Should be » Willing
Readiness » For spiritual service
Religious » Support of unfaithful » As shepherds to feed the flock
Sacrilege » Forbidden
Service » Obedient power for » Preparation for
Titles and names of the church » Flock of God
Church » Flock of God
Elder » In the Christian church
Leaders » Preaching » As shepherds to feed the flock
Ministers » Work of preaching » As shepherds to feed the flock
Ministers » Remuneration of » Shepherds
Ministers » Should not be » Greedy of filthy lucre
Ministers » Are bound, to » Feed the church
Ministers » Should be » Willing
Readiness » For spiritual service
Religious » Support of unfaithful » As shepherds to feed the flock
Sacrilege » Forbidden
Service » Obedient power for » Preparation for
Titles and names of the church » Flock of God
1 Peter 5:3 (show verse)
Do not act as dictators over the people you are assigned to care for, but [rather] serve as examples of how they ought to live.
1 Peter 5:4 (show verse)
And when the Supreme Shepherd [i.e., Jesus] comes back, you will receive [for your effort] a glorious crown [of reward] that will never fade away [Note: The idea of "fading away" is suggested by the laurel wreath bestowed on the winner of an athletic contest].
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Crowing the faithful
Christ, the shepherd » The chief
Crown » Figurative
Crowns » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
Elder » In the Christian church
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd, chief
Jesus Christ » Names of » Chief shepherd
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » The chief
Ministers » When faithful » Are rewarded
Names » Of Christ » Chief shepherd
Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of glory
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
The second coming of Christ » Shall receive a crown of glory at
Shepherd » Figurative » A name given to jesus
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Crowing the faithful
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of glory
the future » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
Christ, the shepherd » The chief
Crown » Figurative
Crowns » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
Elder » In the Christian church
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd, chief
Jesus Christ » Names of » Chief shepherd
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » The chief
Ministers » When faithful » Are rewarded
Names » Of Christ » Chief shepherd
Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of glory
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
The second coming of Christ » Shall receive a crown of glory at
Shepherd » Figurative » A name given to jesus
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Crowing the faithful
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of glory
the future » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
1 Peter 5:5 (show verse)
And in the same way, you younger [Christians] should be [respectfully] submissive to the older ones. And all of you should [be willing to] humbly serve one another, for God stands opposed to [the efforts of] proud people, but extends His unearned favor to those [who serve] with humility.
Character » Of saints » Humble
Character of saints » Humble
Children » Should » Honor the aged
Elder » In the Christian church
God » To believers » To the humble
God » Grace of » Promised to the humble
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the humble
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Grace » Divine » Promised to the humble
Grace » God's » Promised to the humble
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Encouraged
Humility » Saints should » Be clothed with
Resistance » Who God resists
Submission » Who to submit to
Submission » To the authority of the church
Character of saints » Humble
Children » Should » Honor the aged
Elder » In the Christian church
God » To believers » To the humble
God » Grace of » Promised to the humble
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the humble
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Grace » Divine » Promised to the humble
Grace » God's » Promised to the humble
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Encouraged
Humility » Saints should » Be clothed with
Resistance » Who God resists
Submission » Who to submit to
Submission » To the authority of the church
1 Peter 5:6 (show verse)
Therefore, be humble [in your actions] before God's powerful authority, so that you may be exalted [by Him] at the proper time.
1 Peter 5:7 (show verse)
Place all your anxious cares upon God [in prayer], because He genuinely cares about you.
forbidden Anxiety » Worldly care » Forbidden
forbidden Anxiety » Anxiety
Care » Worldly folly of » Forbidden
Care » Remedy for
Care » Business family » Anxiety
overmuch Care » Should be cast on God
God » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
God » Examples of Leadership » Care of
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
Trouble » Borrowing
Trust » Encouragements to » The care of God for us
Unrest » Condemned
forbidden Anxiety » Anxiety
Care » Worldly folly of » Forbidden
Care » Remedy for
Care » Business family » Anxiety
overmuch Care » Should be cast on God
God » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
God » Examples of Leadership » Care of
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
Trouble » Borrowing
Trust » Encouragements to » The care of God for us
Unrest » Condemned
1 Peter 5:8 (show verse)
Be sensible and alert; your enemy the devil is prowling around like a roaring [i.e., hungry] lion looking for someone to [kill and] eat.
Activity » Evil » General references to
Adversary » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Adversary » Power of » Preying upon men
Devil » Resist the
Devil/devils » What satan does
Devil/devils » Resisting the devil
the Earth » Satan goes to and fro in
Evil » Activity » General references to
satanic Invasion » Of all who will give him entrance
Lions » Figurative » Of satan
Lions » Illustrative » Of the devil
Names » Of satan » Adversary
Resistance » Who to resist
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Resistance to
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Preying upon men
Satan » The adversary
Satanic » Invasion » Of all who will give him entrance
Satan's » Work » Preying upon men
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Serpent » Power of » Preying upon men
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Commanded
Sobriety » Motives to
Sobriety » Motive for
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Temptation » Saints should » Watch against
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Tempter » Power of » Preying upon men
The Devil » Character of » Fierce and cruel
The Devil » Compared to » A roaring lion
Titles and names of the devil » Adversary
War » Figurative » Is against » The Devil
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With watchfulness
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With sobriety
Warfare of saints » Is against » The Devil
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With sobriety
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Motives to » Incessant assaults of the devil
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Rapacity of
satan's Work » Preying upon men
Adversary » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Adversary » Power of » Preying upon men
Devil » Resist the
Devil/devils » What satan does
Devil/devils » Resisting the devil
the Earth » Satan goes to and fro in
Evil » Activity » General references to
satanic Invasion » Of all who will give him entrance
Lions » Figurative » Of satan
Lions » Illustrative » Of the devil
Names » Of satan » Adversary
Resistance » Who to resist
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Resistance to
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Preying upon men
Satan » The adversary
Satanic » Invasion » Of all who will give him entrance
Satan's » Work » Preying upon men
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Serpent » Power of » Preying upon men
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Commanded
Sobriety » Motives to
Sobriety » Motive for
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Temptation » Saints should » Watch against
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Tempter » Power of » Preying upon men
The Devil » Character of » Fierce and cruel
The Devil » Compared to » A roaring lion
Titles and names of the devil » Adversary
War » Figurative » Is against » The Devil
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With watchfulness
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With sobriety
Warfare of saints » Is against » The Devil
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With sobriety
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Motives to » Incessant assaults of the devil
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Rapacity of
satan's Work » Preying upon men
1 Peter 5:9 (show verse)
You should withstand his efforts by maintaining a strong faith [in God], remembering that your [Christian] brothers in [the rest of] the world are experiencing [and enduring] suffering similar to yours.
Devil/devils » Resisting the devil
Faith » By it saints » Resist the devil
Resistance » Who to resist
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In keeping the faith
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Temptation » Saints should » Resist, in faith
The Devil » Saints » Should resist
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Faith » By it saints » Resist the devil
Resistance » Who to resist
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In keeping the faith
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Temptation » Saints should » Resist, in faith
The Devil » Saints » Should resist
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
1 Peter 5:10 (show verse)
And the God who bestows every unearned favor [upon His people], who invited you to partake of His eternal splendor through Christ Jesus, will restore, confirm, strengthen and stabilize you people [in the faith], after you have gone through a brief time of suffering.
Afflicted saints » Temporary
Benedictions » Other passages appropriate to use as
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
The call of God » To man is » To the eternal glory of Christ
Calling » The lord calling
Glory » Eternal » Inherited by saints
Glory » Eternal » Saints called to
Grace » God is the God of all
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus
Perfection » Pray for
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Benedictions » Other passages appropriate to use as
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
The call of God » To man is » To the eternal glory of Christ
Calling » The lord calling
Glory » Eternal » Inherited by saints
Glory » Eternal » Saints called to
Grace » God is the God of all
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus
Perfection » Pray for
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
1 Peter 5:11 (show verse)
May God have total authority over everything [including your circumstances] forever. May it be so.
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1 Peter 5:12 (show verse)
This brief message is being inscribed [or delivered] by Silvanus, whom I consider to be a faithful brother. [In it] I am exhorting you and giving testimony that it is a message about God's genuine unearned favor upon you. So, continue to follow [and obey] what it says.
1 Peter 5:13 (show verse)
Your sister [church] here in Babylon, [also] chosen [by God], as you have been, sends her greetings along with my [spiritual] son Mark.
Babylon » General references to
Babylon » The gospel preached in
Babylon » City of » Peter writes from
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Babylon
The church » Elect
Election » Of churches
Election » Of grace » Of churches
John mark » Facts concerning » Companion of peter
Mark » Convert » Of peter
Babylon » The gospel preached in
Babylon » City of » Peter writes from
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Babylon
The church » Elect
Election » Of churches
Election » Of grace » Of churches
John mark » Facts concerning » Companion of peter
Mark » Convert » Of peter
1 Peter 5:14 (show verse)
Greet one another lovingly, [expressing it] with a kiss [of brotherly affection]. May there be peace [of heart] to all those [there] who are in [the fellowship of] Christ.