Thematic Bible

1 Peter 5:1

The elders among you I beseech, a fellow elder, and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a participator of the glory which is about to be revealed:

1 Peter 5:2

Tend the flock of God which among you, inspecting, not by force, but voluntarily; neither occupied in sordid gain, but of a ready will;

1 Peter 5:3

Neither as ruling over the portions obtained by lot, but being types of the flock.

1 Peter 5:4

And the chief Shepherd having been manifested, ye shall be attired with an unfading crown of glory.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, ye younger, be subjected to the elders. And all being subject to one another, be wrapped up in humility: for God opposes the proud, and gives grace to the humble.

1 Peter 5:6

Therefore be humbled under the strong hand of God, that he might lift you up) in due measure:

1 Peter 5:7

Having cast all your care upon him; for to him is the care for you.

1 Peter 5:8

Be abstemious, watch; for your adversary the accuser, as a roaring lion, walks around, seeking whom he might swallow down:

1 Peter 5:9

Whom resist firm in the faith, knowing that the same of sufferings are completed by your brotherhood in the world.

1 Peter 5:10

And the God of all grace, having called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, may he put you in proper order, having suffered a little time, may he support you, make firm, lay the foundation.

1 Peter 5:11

To him the glory and the strength for the time of times. Amen.
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1 Peter 5:12

By Silvanus, to you the faithful brother, as I reckon, I wrote briefly, beseeching, and bearing testimony this to be the true grace of God in which ye stand.

1 Peter 5:13

The chosen together in Babylon, greet you; also Marcus my son.

1 Peter 5:14

Greet one another in a kiss of love. Peace to all you which in Christ Jesus. Amen.