Thematic Bible
1 Peter 5:1 (show verse)
The elders that are among you I exhort, who am also an elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker of the glory which shall be revealed; feed the flock of God that is among you,
1 Peter 5:2 (show verse)
taking the episcopal charge of it, not by constraint, but willingly; not for shameful lucre, but with a ready mind:
1 Peter 5:3 (show verse)
nor as lording it over the people, but being examples to the flock.
1 Peter 5:4 (show verse)
And when the sovereign Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive an unfading crown of glory.
1 Peter 5:5 (show verse)
Likewise ye younger, be subject to the elder; and all of you behaving with due submission one to another, be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, but sheweth favor 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, for He careth for you.
1 Peter 5:8 (show verse)
Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, like a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1 Peter 5:9 (show verse)
whom resist, stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are endured by your brethren in the world.
1 Peter 5:10 (show verse)
But may the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after ye have suffered a little while, make you perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
1 Peter 5:11 (show verse)
To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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1 Peter 5:12 (show verse)
Thus I have written briefly by Silvanus, a faithful brother to you (as I judge) 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 together with you saluteth you, and so doth Marcus my son.
1 Peter 5:14 (show verse)
Salute one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.