1 The ancients therefore that are among you, I beseech, who am myself also an ancient, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ: as also a partaker of that glory which is to be revealed in time to come:
2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking care of it, not by constraint, but willingly, according to God: not for filthy lucre's sake, but voluntarily:
3 Neither as lording it over the clergy, but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart.
4 And when the prince of pastors shall appear, you shall receive a never fading crown of glory.
5 In like manner, ye young men, be subject to the ancients. And do you all insinuate humility one to another, for God resisteth the proud, but to the humble he giveth grace.
6 Be you humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the time of visitation:
7 Casting all your care upon him, for he hath care of you.
8 Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour.
9 Whom resist ye, strong in faith: knowing that the same affliction befalls your brethren who are in the world.
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us into his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you, and confirm you, and establish you.
11 To him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.
12 By Sylvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I think, I have written briefly: beseeching and testifying that this is the true grace of God, wherein you stand.
13 The church that is in Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you: and so doth my son Mark.
14 Salute one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all you, who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Versículos relacionados com 1 Peter, 5:
Chapter 5 of 1 St. Peter deals with the exhortation to the elders and the flock of God, encouraging humility, care with the flock and resistance against the devil. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Proverbs 3:34: "Certainly he mocks the mocking, but gives grace to the humble." This verse highlights the importance of humility, which is emphasized in chapter 5 of 1 St. Peter. Isaiah 40:11: "As a pastor he takes care of his flock. With his arm he gathers the dulls and carries them on his lap; he gently leads the sheep that breastfeed his young." This verse talks about God's care for his people, which is also an exhortation to the elders to take good care of God's flock. Acts 20:28: "Take care of themselves and all the flock upon which the Holy Spirit placed them as bishops, to pasture the church of God, which he bought with his own blood." This verse is similar to the theme addressed in chapter 5 of 1 St. Peter, in which the apostle urges the elders to take care of God's flock. James 4:7: "Therefore, they submit to God. They resist the devil, and He will run away from you." This verse highlights the importance of resisting the devil, which is also mentioned in chapter 5 of 1 St. Peter. Ephesians 6:11: "They see the whole armor of God so they can be firm against the devil's pitfalls." This verse also talks about the resistance to the devil, which is encouraged in chapter 5 of 1 St. Peter.
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