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1 Peter 5 - Introduction

Outline of Chapter 5:

Instructions To The Elders: 1 Peter 5:1

Complete Dependence Upon God: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Exhortation And Greetings: 1 Peter 5:12-14

Introductory Comments:

‘The severe persecutions then descending upon the church (1 Peter 4:17-19), could have scattered the flock….In view of such impending trials, the need for. strong, capable, dedicated, spiritual leadership was great. When the church is under great stress, its spiritual overseers must attend to their responsibilities with diligence.' (Oberst p. 225)

Commentary On Chapter 5:

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See also 1 Peter 5 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This chapter embraces the following subjects: * An exhortation to the elders of the churches to be faithful to the flocks committed to their charge, 1 Peter 5:1. * An exhortation to the younger me...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    CHAP V. _He exhorteth the elders to feed their flocks: the younger to obey; and all, to be sober, watchful, and constant in the faith; and to resist the cruel adversary, the devil._ _Anno Domini 65...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    QUESTIONS OVER CHAPTER V 1. Do you believe Peter occupied the office of an elder in the church, or was he just an older man at this time? Why? 2. At what time was Peter a witness of Christ's suffe...

  • Commentary on the Minor Epistles by Caton

    ANALYSIS. Herein the elders are charged to feed the flock under their supervision without arrogance, and to do so willingly and not for gain, and, by being examples for them to follow and as a reward...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 sojourners (e-8) As ch. 2.11; Hebrews 11:13 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO I PETER 5 In this chapter the apostle first exhorts pastors and members of churches to their respective duties as such; and then to those which were common to them all, as Christians;...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Elders exhorted and encouraged. (1-4) Younger Christians are to submit to their elders, and to yield with humility and patience to God, and to be sober, watchful, and stedfast in faith. (5-9) Prayer...

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