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1 Peter 5:1 (show verse)

So, as a joint-elder with them, a witness of the suffering borne by Christ, and a sharer of the glory that is to be uncovered, I beg the elders among you,

1 Peter 5:2 (show verse)

be shepherds of the flock of God that is among you, not as though you had to but of your own free will, not from the motive of personal profit but freely,

1 Peter 5:3 (show verse)

and not as domineering over those in your charge but proving yourselves models for the flock to imitate;

1 Peter 5:4 (show verse)

and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown that never fades.

1 Peter 5:5 (show verse)

You younger men, on your part, must be submissive to the elders. And you must all put on the servant's apron of humility to one another, because God opposes the haughty but bestows His unmerited favor on the humble.

1 Peter 5:6 (show verse)

Therefore humbly submit to God's strong hand, so that at the proper time He may exalt you.

1 Peter 5:7 (show verse)

Cast every worry you have upon Him, because He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:8 (show verse)

Be calm and alert. Your opponent the devil is always prowling about like a roaring lion, trying to devour you.
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 strong in faith, because you know that your brotherhood all over the world is experiencing the same sort of sufferings.

1 Peter 5:10 (show verse)

And God, the giver of every spiritual blessing, who through your union with Christ has called you to His eternal glory, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself make you perfect, firm, and strong,

1 Peter 5:11 (show verse)

To Him be dominion forever. Amen.
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1 Peter 5:12 (show verse)

By Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I regard him, I have written you this short letter, to encourage you and to testify that this is the true, unmerited favor of God. Stand firm in it.

1 Peter 5:13 (show verse)

Your sister-church in Babylon, chosen along with you, and Mark my son, wish to be remembered to you.

1 Peter 5:14 (show verse)

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