Help QuickNav Adv. Options
BBE

BBE

Click to Change

Return to Top

Return to Top

Printer Icon

Print

Copy
Copy Options
Format by: Verse Paragraph
Strong's
Red Letter
Audio Bibles
The Blue Letter Bible

1 Peter 5 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Choose a new font size and typeface
Audio Bibles

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:1 - I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this serious request to the chief men among you:

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:2 - Keep watch over the flock of God which is in your care, using your authority, not as forced to do so, but gladly; and not for unclean profit but with a ready mind;

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:3 - Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:4 - And at the coming of the chief Keeper of the sheep, you will be given the eternal crown of glory.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:5 - And in the same way, let the younger men be ruled by the older ones. Let all of you put away pride and make yourselves ready to be servants: for God is a hater of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:6 - For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:7 - Putting all your troubles on him, for he takes care of you.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:8 - Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:9 - Do not give way to him but be strong in your faith, in the knowledge that your brothers who are in the world undergo the same troubles.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:10 - And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing;

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:11 - His is the power for ever. So be it.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:12 - I have sent you this short letter by Silvanus, a true brother, in my opinion; comforting you and witnessing that this is the true grace of God; keep to it.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:13 - She who is in Babylon, who has a part with you in the purpose of God, sends you her love; and so does my son Mark.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:14 - Give one another the kiss of love. Peace be to you all in Christ.
BBE

The Bible in Basic English was translated by Professor Samuel Henry Hooke (1874-1968)
This translation of the Bible is in the public domain.

Pericope

Pericope taken from the NASB95 and has been graciously provided by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved.

New American Standard Bible
Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995
by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif.
All rights reserved.

BLB Searches
Search the Bible
BBE
  [?]

Advanced Options

Other Searches

Multi-Verse Retrieval
x
BBE
Daily Devotionals
x

Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness.

Daily Bible Reading Plans
x

Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year.

One-Year Plans

Two-Year Plan

Translations available: King James Version, New King James Version, New Living Translation, New International Version, English Standard Version, Christian Standard Bible, New American Standard Bible 2020, New American Standard Bible 1995, Legacy Standard Bible 2021, New English Translation, Revised Standard Version, American Standard Version, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Translation, Webster's Bible, Hebrew Names Version, Reina-Valera 1960, Latin Vulgate, Westminster Leningrad Codex, Septuagint, Morphological Greek New Testament, and Textus Receptus.