1 Peter Chapter 5

Urging Elders

¹ Elders, I’m a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings. I share in the glory that’s going to be revealed. ² Shepherd God’s flock that’s among you. Provide oversight, not because you have to, but because you want to; not to make money (which is shameful), but out of internal initiative. ³ Don’t lord it over your charges; set an example for the flock. ⁴ When the Chief Shepherd appears, you’ll receive a glorious crown that won’t fade away.                                                                                                                                  

1 Pet 5:1-4

Urging Younger People

            ⁵ Young men, defer to the elders and dress in humility toward each other because

                        “God resists the proud

                                    and gives grace to the humble” [Pro 3:34 LXX].

⁶ So “humble” yourselves under God’s strong hand, and he’ll exalt you in due time. ⁷ Place your cares on him because he cares about you. ⁸ Be serious-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around looking for somebody to devour. ⁹ Resist him firmly with faith; you know your fellow believers in the world are experiencing the same sufferings. ¹⁰ After you’ve suffered a little while, the all-gracious God that has called you into his eternal glory will confirm you, strengthen you, and establish you. ¹¹ Dominion to him forever! Amen.         

1 Pet 5:5-11

Closing Comments

¹² I’ve written you a few words by Silvanus my faithful brother, as I consider him. I wanted to encourage you and confirm to you that what you’ve received is in fact God’s grace; stand firm in it. ¹³ The elect brotherhood in ‘Babylon’ greets you as does my son Mark. ¹⁴ Greet each other with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you in Christ.                                                                        

1 Pet 5:12-14

Translator: Virgil Warren                                                                                                 christir.org