1Peter 5

1 The elders (Acts 20:28; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:1; Titus 1:5) 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:KJRV — 1Peter 5:1

2 Feed (John 21:15; 1 Corinthians 9:7) 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;KJRV — 1Peter 5:2

3 Neither (Matthew 20:26) as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.KJRV — 1Peter 5:3

4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.KJRV — 1Peter 5:4

5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.Proverbs 3:34 Prov 3:34Proverbs 3:34, James 4:6James 4:6KJRV — 1Peter 5:5

6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:KJRV — 1Peter 5:6

7 Casting all your care (Matthew 6:25; Luke 10:41; Luke 12:22; Philippians 4:6) upon him; for he careth for you.KJRV — 1Peter 5:7

8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary (Matthew 13:25; Luke 10:19) the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh (Job 1:7; Matthew 12:43; Luke 11:24) about, seeking whom he may devour:KJRV — 1Peter 5:8

9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.KJRV — 1Peter 5:9

10 But the 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.KJRV — 1Peter 5:10

11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.KJRV — 1Peter 5:11

12 By Silvanus, 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.KJRV — 1Peter 5:12

13 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.KJRV — 1Peter 5:13

14 Greet ye one another with a kiss (Genesis 29:11; Genesis 33:4; Genesis 45:15; 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:12) of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.KJRV — 1Peter 5:14