1 Peter 5:1
I who am a fellow — elder — So the first though not the head of the apostles appositely and modestly styles himself. And a witness of the sufferings of Christ — Having seen him suffer, and now suffering for him.... [ Continue Reading ]
I who am a fellow — elder — So the first though not the head of the apostles appositely and modestly styles himself. And a witness of the sufferings of Christ — Having seen him suffer, and now suffering for him.... [ Continue Reading ]
Feed the flock — Both by doctrine and discipline. Not by constraint — Unwillingly, as a burden. Not for filthy gain — Which, if it be the motive of acting, is filthy beyond expression. O consider this, ye that leave one flock and go to another, merely because there is more gain, a large salary! Is i... [ Continue Reading ]
Neither as lording over the heritage — Behaving in a haughty, domineering manner, as though you had dominion over their conscience. The word translated heritage, is, literally, the portions. There is one flock under the one chief Shepherd; but many portions of this, under many pastors. But being exa... [ Continue Reading ]
Ye younger, be subject to the elder — In years. And be all — Elder or younger. Subject to each other — Let every one be ready, upon all occasions, to give up his own will. Be clothed with humility — Bind it on, (so the word signifies,) so that no force may be able to tear it from you. James 4:6; Pro... [ Continue Reading ]
The hand of God — Is in all troubles.... [ Continue Reading ]
Casting all your care upon him — In every want or pressure.... [ Continue Reading ]
But in the mean time watch. There is a close connexion between this, and the duly casting our care upon him. How deeply had St. Peter himself suffered for want of watching! Be vigilant — As if he had said, Awake, and keep awake. Sleep no more: be this your care. As a roaring lion — Full of rage. See... [ Continue Reading ]
Be the more steadfast, as ye know the same kind of afflictions are accomplished in — That is, suffered by, your brethren, till the measure allotted them is filled up.... [ Continue Reading ]
Now the God of all grace — By which alone the whole work is begun, continued, and finished in your soul. After ye have suffered a while — A very little while compared with eternity. Himself — Ye have only to watch and resist the devil: the rest God will perform. Perfect — That no defect may remain.... [ Continue Reading ]
As I suppose — As I judge, upon good grounds, though not by immediate inspiration. I have written — That is, sent my letter by him. Adding my testimony — To that which ye before heard from Paul, that this is the true gospel of the grace of God.... [ Continue Reading ]
The church that is at Babylon — Near which St. Peter probably was, when he wrote this epistle. Elected together with you — Partaking of the same faith with you. Mark — It seems the evangelist. My son — Probably converted by St. Peter. And he had occasionally served him, "as a son in the gospel.... [ Continue Reading ]