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1 Peter 5:1 (show verse)

Therefore, as a fellow elder and witness to the sufferings of the Messiah and also a participant in the glory about to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you:

1 Peter 5:2 (show verse)

Shepherd God’s flock among you, not overseeing out of compulsion but freely, according to God’s will; not for the money but eagerly;

1 Peter 5:3 (show verse)

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

1 Peter 5:4 (show verse)

And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

1 Peter 5:5 (show verse)

In the same way, you younger men, be subject to the elders. And all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because

God resists the proud
but gives grace to the humble.

1 Peter 5:6 (show verse)

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time,

1 Peter 5:7 (show verse)

casting all your care on Him, because He cares about you.

1 Peter 5:8 (show verse)

Be serious! Be alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.
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

1 Peter 5:9 (show verse)

Resist him and be firm in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.

1 Peter 5:10 (show verse)

Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will personally restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little.

1 Peter 5:11 (show verse)

The dominion belongs to Him forever. Amen.
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1 Peter 5:12 (show verse)

I have written you this brief letter through Silvanus (I know him to be a faithful brother) to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Take your stand in it!

1 Peter 5:13 (show verse)

The church in Babylon, also chosen, sends you greetings, as does Mark, my son.

1 Peter 5:14 (show verse)

Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.