📖 1 Peter — Chapter 5 (KJV)
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1 Peter 5:1 The Relders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
1 Peter 5:2 RFeed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
1 Peter 5:3 Neither as being lords over God’s Rheritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
1 Peter 5:4 And when Rthe chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, Rall of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
1 Peter 5:6 RHumble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
1 Peter 5:7 RCasting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:8 Be Rsober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1 Peter 5:9 Whom Rresist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
1 Peter 5:10 But Rthe God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
1 Peter 5:11 RTo him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 5:12 By RSilvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
1 Peter 5:13 The church that is at Babylon, Relected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.
1 Peter 5:14 Greet ye one another Rwith a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
1 Peter 5:1–4 — Shepherd willingly and by example
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Peter exhorts elders to care willingly rather than for gain or domination, looking to the chief Shepherd's reward.
Key Truth: Lead through willing care and example.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ which are among you I exhort, who am also an …” (1 Peter 5:1)
Find it in 1 Peter 5:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Neither as ____ lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.” (1 Peter 5:3)
Find it in 1 Peter 5:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And when the ____ Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory …” (1 Peter 5:4)
Find it in 1 Peter 5:4 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
1 Peter 5:5–9 — Humility, care, and vigilance
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Believers should submit humbly, cast cares on God, remain alert, and resist the adversary with steadfast faith.
Key Truth: Join trust in God's care with watchfulness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… you be subject one to another, and be clothed with ____ : for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to …” (1 Peter 5:5)
Find it in 1 Peter 5:5 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
Find it in 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking ____ he may devour:” (1 Peter 5:8)
Find it in 1 Peter 5:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
1 Peter 5:10–14 — God's restoring grace and final greetings
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Peter prays for God's strengthening after suffering, summarizes his testimony to true grace, and sends greetings and peace.
Key Truth: Stand in God's grace with patient hope.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true ____ of God wherein ye stand.” (1 Peter 5:12)
Find it in 1 Peter 5:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “By Silvanus, a ____ brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, …” (1 Peter 5:12)
Find it in 1 Peter 5:12 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Greet ye one another with a kiss of ____ . Peace be with you all that are in Christ …” (1 Peter 5:14)
Find it in 1 Peter 5:14 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Proverbs 3:34 — Peter recalls God's opposition to pride and grace to the humble.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What care can you entrust to God while remaining faithfully watchful?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes 1 Peter 5:1–4 (Shepherd willingly and by example) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes 1 Peter 5:5–9 (Humility, care, and vigilance) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes 1 Peter 5:10–14 (God's restoring grace and final greetings) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What motive should characterize feeding the flock of God?
5. What reason accompanies casting all care upon God?
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