Thematic Bible
1 Peter 5:1 (show verse)
THE presbyters among you I exhort, who am a co-presbyter and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker of the glory which shall be revealed:
1 Peter 5:2 (show verse)
feed the flock of God which is among you, exercising your pastoral office not of necessity, but of choice, not for base gain, but with alacrity of mind;
1 Peter 5:3 (show verse)
not as domineering over your allotted congregations, but as being examples of the flock.
1 Peter 5:4 (show verse)
And when the arch Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that will never fade away.
1 Peter 5:5 (show verse)
In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly.
1 Peter 5:6 (show verse)
Humble yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season:
1 Peter 5:7 (show verse)
casting all your anxiety upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:8 (show verse)
Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, prowleth around, seeking whom he may devour:
1 Peter 5:9 (show verse)
against whom stand fast, firm in the faith, knowing that the very same sufferings are fully endured by the brotherhood which is in the world.
1 Peter 5:10 (show verse)
But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered a little while, himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
1 Peter 5:11 (show verse)
To him be glory and might for ever and ever. Amen.
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1 Peter 5:12 (show verse)
By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I think, I have written to you a few words, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye are standing fast.
1 Peter 5:13 (show verse)
She who is co-elect at Babylon, saluteth you, and my son Mark.
1 Peter 5:14 (show verse)
Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.