1 Peter 5:1

Translations

Modern

As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:

Traditional

The elders 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:

Literal

I exhort the elders among you as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ and a partaker of the glory being about to be revealed:

Latin

Seniores ergo, qui in vobis sunt, obsecro, consenior et testis Christi passionum: qui et ejus, quæ in futuro revelanda est, gloriæ communicator:

Original

Greek

English

As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:

Notes

1 Peter 5:1–4

Elders were the spiritual leaders of the early churches (see also Acts 14:23; 20:17; 1 Timothy 5:17–19; Titus 1:5; James 5:14). By calling himself a fellow elder, Peter shows he shares their responsibilities and the guidance he offers them.

1 Peter 5:1–14

Peter concludes the letter with directions to:

elders (5:1–4),
younger people (5:5), and
the entire church (5:5–11).

He then gives final greetings and ends the letter (5:12–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Empowering Leadership Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader The Day Is Coming The Household The Servant-Leader The Shepherd

Related verses

Colossians 3:3–4
For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
Luke 24:48
You are witnesses of these things.
Romans 8:17–18
And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.
Psalm 73:24–25
You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.
Revelation 1:9
I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
1 Peter 1:7
…so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Acts 11:30
This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.
Acts 14:23
Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.
1 John 3:2
Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.
Acts 15:22–23
Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
John 15:26–27
When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.

Parallels

1 Timothy 3:1–7 Titus 1:5–9

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Elder Glory Inspiration of the Bible Peter, First Letter of Shepherd

Topics

Christian Minister: Called: Elders Christian Minister: Duties of Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Elder in the Christian Church Elders Humility: Peter Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Testimony: Religious Titles and Names of Ministers: Elders

1 Peter 5:1

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