Thematic Bible
1 Peter 5:1 (show verse)
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 (show verse)
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 (show verse)
not as lording it over your allotted charge, but being examples to the flock;
1 Peter 5:4 (show verse)
and when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye will receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.
1 Peter 5:5 (show verse)
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 (show verse)
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
1 Peter 5:7 (show verse)
casting all your care upon him, because he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:8 (show verse)
Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the Devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour;
1 Peter 5:9 (show verse)
whom resist, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being accomplished in your brethren in the world.
1 Peter 5:10 (show verse)
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 (show verse)
To him be the dominion for ever. Amen.
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1 Peter 5:12 (show verse)
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 (show verse)
The church in Babylon, chosen with you, saluteth you; and Mark, my son.
1 Peter 5:14 (show verse)
Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all that are in Christ.