21 The Leader and Suffering (1 Peter 5:1-7) 1 Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, 2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not
1Peter 5:6-8Amplified Bible. 6 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, 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
AmplifiedBible. Par . Serve God Willingly. 1 Therefore, I strongly urge the elders among you [pastors, spiritual leaders of the church], as a fellow elder and as an eyewitness [called to1Peter 5:5-7English Standard Version. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”. 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all1Peter 5:8 in all English translations. 1 Peter 4. 2 Peter 1. King James Version (KJV) Public Domain. Bible Gateway Recommends. KJV, Deluxe Reference Bible, Super Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print. Retail: $49.99. 2Peter 1:5-7 AMP. For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding), and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness, and in your YgwSSw.