1 Peter 5
King James Version · 14 verses · 844 cross-references linking it to 360 other chapters
Explore 1 Peter 5 in the interactive map- 1The 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:76 cross-references: Colossians 3:3–4, Luke 24:48, Romans 8:17–18, Revelation 1:9, 1 Peter 5:4
- 2Feed 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;93 cross-references: Titus 1:7, 1 Timothy 3:8, Acts 20:26–28, Titus 3:1, 1 Timothy 3:3
- 3Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.48 cross-references: Philippians 3:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Ezekiel 34:4, Matthew 20:25–26, 2 Corinthians 1:24
- 4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.63 cross-references: James 1:12, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 1 John 3:2, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 1:4
- 5Likewise, 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.119 cross-references: James 4:6, Proverbs 3:34, Ephesians 5:21, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3
- 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:59 cross-references: James 4:10, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 29:23, Matthew 23:12, Luke 18:14
- 7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.33 cross-references: Psalms 55:22, Philippians 4:6, Psalms 37:5, Psalms 56:3–4, Matthew 6:25–26
- 8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:120 cross-references: Ephesians 6:11, James 4:7, Job 2:2, Ephesians 4:27, 1 Peter 1:13
- 9Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.35 cross-references: James 4:7, Acts 14:22, Ephesians 6:11–13, 1 Peter 2:21, 1 Corinthians 10:13
- 10But 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.109 cross-references: 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Peter 1:6–7, Jude 1:24, Psalms 138:7
- 11To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.14 cross-references: 1 Peter 4:11, Romans 11:36, Revelation 1:6, Revelation 5:13
- 12By 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.45 cross-references: Hebrews 13:22, Acts 11:23, 2 Corinthians 1:19, 1 Corinthians 15:1, Acts 20:24
- 13The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.13 cross-references: Acts 12:12, Acts 12:25, Revelation 18:2, 2 John 1:13, Psalms 87:4
- 14Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.21 cross-references: Romans 16:16, Ephesians 6:23, Romans 8:1, Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 16:20
Explained connections
- Clothe yourselves with humility
Peter quotes the same proverb as James, urging both elders and younger members to put on humility — a sign of how widely the verse circulated among early Christians.
- Cast your cares on him
David tells the reader to cast their burden on the LORD, who will sustain them. Peter echoes it: cast all your anxiety on God, because he cares for you.
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- Ezekiel 349 links
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People in 1 Peter 5
God, Jesus Christ, Silas, John Mark
Places in 1 Peter 5
Hard questions about 1 Peter 5
- Can the devil take people captive at will, or will he flee when resisted?
- Is the devil chained, or free to roam?