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1 Peter 5 :: Amplified Bible (AMP)

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Serve God Willingly

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:1 -

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:

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:2 - 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;
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:3 - 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].
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:4 - And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:5 - 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.
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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,

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:7 - 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].
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:8 - 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.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:9 - 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.]
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:10 - 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].
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:11 - To Him be dominion (power, authority, sovereignty) forever and ever. Amen.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:12 -

By [fn]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!

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:13 - She [the church] who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son [in the faith], Mark.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:14 - Greet one another with a kiss of love.

To all of you who are in Christ, may there be peace.

AMP Footnotes
The Roman name of Silas, Paul’s companion during his second missionary journey (Acts 15:22; 1 Thess 1:1; 2 Thess 1:1).
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