Thematic Bible
1 Peter 5:1 (show verse)
Therefore, I strongly urge the elders among you [pastors, spiritual leaders of the church], as a fellow elder and as an eyewitness [called to testify] of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory that is to be revealed:
Christian ministers » Called » Elders
Church » Membership of officers in » Elders
Elder » In the Christian church
Elders » Christian
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Saints glorified
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Folly » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Fools » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
Humility » Instances of » Peter
Partakers » Believers as
Saints » Death of » Glorified
the future » No more » Saints glorified
the future » No more » The glory will be endless
Titles and names of ministers » Elders
Witnesses » Disciples and early Christians as
Church » Membership of officers in » Elders
Elder » In the Christian church
Elders » Christian
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Saints glorified
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Folly » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Fools » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
Humility » Instances of » Peter
Partakers » Believers as
Saints » Death of » Glorified
the future » No more » Saints glorified
the future » No more » The glory will be endless
Titles and names of ministers » Elders
Witnesses » Disciples and early Christians as
1 Peter 5:2 (show verse)
shepherd and guide and protect the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not [motivated] for shameful gain, but with wholehearted enthusiasm;
Church » Compared to a flock » Ministers as under-shepherds of
Church » Flock of God
Elder » In the Christian church
Leaders » Preaching » As shepherds to feed the flock
Ministers » Work of preaching » As shepherds to feed the flock
Ministers » Remuneration of » Shepherds
Ministers » Should not be » Greedy of filthy lucre
Ministers » Are bound, to » Feed the church
Ministers » Should be » Willing
Readiness » For spiritual service
Religious » Support of unfaithful » As shepherds to feed the flock
Sacrilege » Forbidden
Service » Obedient power for » Preparation for
Titles and names of the church » Flock of God
Church » Flock of God
Elder » In the Christian church
Leaders » Preaching » As shepherds to feed the flock
Ministers » Work of preaching » As shepherds to feed the flock
Ministers » Remuneration of » Shepherds
Ministers » Should not be » Greedy of filthy lucre
Ministers » Are bound, to » Feed the church
Ministers » Should be » Willing
Readiness » For spiritual service
Religious » Support of unfaithful » As shepherds to feed the flock
Sacrilege » Forbidden
Service » Obedient power for » Preparation for
Titles and names of the church » Flock of God
1 Peter 5:3 (show verse)
not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation].
1 Peter 5:4 (show verse)
And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Crowing the faithful
Christ, the shepherd » The chief
Crown » Figurative
Crowns » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
Elder » In the Christian church
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd, chief
Jesus Christ » Names of » Chief shepherd
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » The chief
Ministers » When faithful » Are rewarded
Names » Of Christ » Chief shepherd
Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of glory
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
The second coming of Christ » Shall receive a crown of glory at
Shepherd » Figurative » A name given to jesus
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Crowing the faithful
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of glory
the future » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
Christ, the shepherd » The chief
Crown » Figurative
Crowns » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
Elder » In the Christian church
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd, chief
Jesus Christ » Names of » Chief shepherd
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » The chief
Ministers » When faithful » Are rewarded
Names » Of Christ » Chief shepherd
Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of glory
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
The second coming of Christ » Shall receive a crown of glory at
Shepherd » Figurative » A name given to jesus
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Crowing the faithful
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of glory
the future » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
1 Peter 5:5 (show verse)
Likewise, you younger men [of lesser rank and experience], be subject to your elders [seek their counsel]; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another [tie on the servant’s apron], for God is opposed to the proud [the disdainful, the presumptuous, and He defeats them], but He gives grace to the humble.
Character » Of saints » Humble
Character of saints » Humble
Children » Should » Honor the aged
Elder » In the Christian church
God » To believers » To the humble
God » Grace of » Promised to the humble
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the humble
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Grace » Divine » Promised to the humble
Grace » God's » Promised to the humble
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Encouraged
Humility » Saints should » Be clothed with
Resistance » Who God resists
Submission » Who to submit to
Submission » To the authority of the church
Character of saints » Humble
Children » Should » Honor the aged
Elder » In the Christian church
God » To believers » To the humble
God » Grace of » Promised to the humble
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the humble
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Grace » Divine » Promised to the humble
Grace » God's » Promised to the humble
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Encouraged
Humility » Saints should » Be clothed with
Resistance » Who God resists
Submission » Who to submit to
Submission » To the authority of the church
1 Peter 5:6 (show verse)
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous pride], so that He may exalt you [to a place of honor in His service] at the appropriate time,
1 Peter 5:7 (show verse)
casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].
forbidden Anxiety » Worldly care » Forbidden
forbidden Anxiety » Anxiety
Care » Worldly folly of » Forbidden
Care » Remedy for
Care » Business family » Anxiety
overmuch Care » Should be cast on God
God » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
God » Examples of Leadership » Care of
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
Trouble » Borrowing
Trust » Encouragements to » The care of God for us
Unrest » Condemned
forbidden Anxiety » Anxiety
Care » Worldly folly of » Forbidden
Care » Remedy for
Care » Business family » Anxiety
overmuch Care » Should be cast on God
God » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
God » Examples of Leadership » Care of
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
Trouble » Borrowing
Trust » Encouragements to » The care of God for us
Unrest » Condemned
1 Peter 5:8 (show verse)
Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour.
Activity » Evil » General references to
Adversary » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Adversary » Power of » Preying upon men
Devil » Resist the
Devil/devils » What satan does
Devil/devils » Resisting the devil
the Earth » Satan goes to and fro in
Evil » Activity » General references to
satanic Invasion » Of all who will give him entrance
Lions » Figurative » Of satan
Lions » Illustrative » Of the devil
Names » Of satan » Adversary
Resistance » Who to resist
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Resistance to
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Preying upon men
Satan » The adversary
Satanic » Invasion » Of all who will give him entrance
Satan's » Work » Preying upon men
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Serpent » Power of » Preying upon men
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Commanded
Sobriety » Motives to
Sobriety » Motive for
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Temptation » Saints should » Watch against
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Tempter » Power of » Preying upon men
The Devil » Character of » Fierce and cruel
The Devil » Compared to » A roaring lion
Titles and names of the devil » Adversary
War » Figurative » Is against » The Devil
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With watchfulness
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With sobriety
Warfare of saints » Is against » The Devil
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With sobriety
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Motives to » Incessant assaults of the devil
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Rapacity of
satan's Work » Preying upon men
Adversary » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Adversary » Power of » Preying upon men
Devil » Resist the
Devil/devils » What satan does
Devil/devils » Resisting the devil
the Earth » Satan goes to and fro in
Evil » Activity » General references to
satanic Invasion » Of all who will give him entrance
Lions » Figurative » Of satan
Lions » Illustrative » Of the devil
Names » Of satan » Adversary
Resistance » Who to resist
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Resistance to
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Preying upon men
Satan » The adversary
Satanic » Invasion » Of all who will give him entrance
Satan's » Work » Preying upon men
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Serpent » Power of » Preying upon men
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Commanded
Sobriety » Motives to
Sobriety » Motive for
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Temptation » Saints should » Watch against
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Tempter » Power of » Preying upon men
The Devil » Character of » Fierce and cruel
The Devil » Compared to » A roaring lion
Titles and names of the devil » Adversary
War » Figurative » Is against » The Devil
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With watchfulness
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With sobriety
Warfare of saints » Is against » The Devil
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With sobriety
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Motives to » Incessant assaults of the devil
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Rapacity of
satan's Work » Preying upon men
1 Peter 5:9 (show verse)
But resist him, be firm in your faith [against his attack—rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.]
Devil/devils » Resisting the devil
Faith » By it saints » Resist the devil
Resistance » Who to resist
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In keeping the faith
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Temptation » Saints should » Resist, in faith
The Devil » Saints » Should resist
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Faith » By it saints » Resist the devil
Resistance » Who to resist
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In keeping the faith
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Temptation » Saints should » Resist, in faith
The Devil » Saints » Should resist
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
1 Peter 5:10 (show verse)
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].
Afflicted saints » Temporary
Benedictions » Other passages appropriate to use as
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
The call of God » To man is » To the eternal glory of Christ
Calling » The lord calling
Glory » Eternal » Inherited by saints
Glory » Eternal » Saints called to
Grace » God is the God of all
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus
Perfection » Pray for
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Benedictions » Other passages appropriate to use as
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
The call of God » To man is » To the eternal glory of Christ
Calling » The lord calling
Glory » Eternal » Inherited by saints
Glory » Eternal » Saints called to
Grace » God is the God of all
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus
Perfection » Pray for
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
1 Peter 5:11 (show verse)
To Him be dominion (power, authority, sovereignty) forever and ever. Amen.
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1 Peter 5:12 (show verse)
By Silvanus, our faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly, to counsel and testify that this is the true grace [the undeserved favor] of God. Stand firm in it!
1 Peter 5:13 (show verse)
She [the church] who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son [in the faith], Mark.
Babylon » General references to
Babylon » The gospel preached in
Babylon » City of » Peter writes from
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Babylon
The church » Elect
Election » Of churches
Election » Of grace » Of churches
John mark » Facts concerning » Companion of peter
Mark » Convert » Of peter
Babylon » The gospel preached in
Babylon » City of » Peter writes from
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Babylon
The church » Elect
Election » Of churches
Election » Of grace » Of churches
John mark » Facts concerning » Companion of peter
Mark » Convert » Of peter
1 Peter 5:14 (show verse)
Greet one another with a kiss of love.To all of you who are in Christ, may there be peace.