Thematic Bible

1 Peter 5:1

The elders among you I exhort, who am a fellowelder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a sharer in the glory that is to be revealed;

1 Peter 5:2

tend the flock of God which is among you, overseeing it, not by constraint, but willingly; not for base gain, but with ready mind;

1 Peter 5:3

not as lording it over your allotted charge, but being examples to the flock;

1 Peter 5:4

and when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye will receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.

1 Peter 5:5

In like manner, ye younger men, submit yourselves to the elder; and all of you be clothed with humility toward each other; for "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble."

1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your care upon him, because he careth for you.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the Devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour;

1 Peter 5:9

whom resist, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being accomplished in your brethren in the world.

1 Peter 5:10

But the God of all grace, who called you to his everlasting glory in Christ Jesus, will, after ye have suffered a while, himself make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you.

1 Peter 5:11

To him be the dominion for ever. Amen.
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1 Peter 5:12

By Silvanus, the faithful brother as I think, I have written to you in few words, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

1 Peter 5:13

The church in Babylon, chosen with you, saluteth you; and Mark, my son.

1 Peter 5:14

Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all that are in Christ.