1 Peter 5
Lutheran reading notes
In 1 Peter chapter 5, the message of the gospel develops the theme of hope and perseverance amid suffering. Lutheran interpretation frequently emphasizes the proclamation of Christ, the distinction between law and gospel, and the promise of justification through faith.
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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:
1 Peter 5:1 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Feed 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; {which...: or, as much as in you is}
1 Peter 5:2 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Neither as being lords over {God's} heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. {being lords over: or, overruling}
1 Peter 5:3 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
1 Peter 5:4 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Likewise, 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.
1 Peter 5:5 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
1 Peter 5:6 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:7 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1 Peter 5:8 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
1 Peter 5:9 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But 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}.
1 Peter 5:10 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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To him {be} glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 5:11 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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By 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.
1 Peter 5:12 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The {church that is} at Babylon, elected together with {you}, saluteth you; and {so doth} Marcus my son.
1 Peter 5:13 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace {be} with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
1 Peter 5:14 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.