1 Peter 5:2

1 Peter 5:1 kjv — The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a pa…

King James Version

“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, King James Version

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“The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:”
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“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:”
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1 Peter 5 — Context

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:

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;

Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

1 Peter 5:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 5:1 say?

1 Peter 5:1 in the King James Version reads: “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:”

Where is 1 Peter 5:1 in the Bible?

1 Peter 5:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 5, verse 1.

Who wrote 1 Peter?

1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.

What is the book of 1 Peter about?

Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.

What are the major themes of 1 Peter?

1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 5:1.

What translation should I read 1 Peter 5:1 in?

1 Peter 5:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Peter 5:1?

1 Peter 5:1 reads (KJV): “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:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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1 Peter 5 — Context

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