> [[1-peter-04|← Previous]] | [[1-peter-00|TOC]] --- # 1 Peter, Chapter 5 ## Chapter 5 **Advice to Presbyters.** 2 Tend the flock of God in your midst, \[overseeing\] not by constraint but willingly, as God would have it, not for shameful profit but eagerly. ^1-peter-05-2 3 Do not lord it over those assigned to you, but be examples to the flock. ^1-peter-05-3 4 And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. ^1-peter-05-4 **Advice to the Community.** 5 Likewise, you younger members, be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: ^1-peter-05-5 “God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble.” 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. ^1-peter-05-6 7 Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you. ^1-peter-05-7 8 Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for \[someone\] to devour. ^1-peter-05-8 9 Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that your fellow believers throughout the world undergo the same sufferings. ^1-peter-05-9 10 The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ \[Jesus\] will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little. ^1-peter-05-10 11 To him be dominion forever. Amen. ^1-peter-05-11 # V. Conclusion 12 I write you this briefly through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, exhorting you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Remain firm in it. ^1-peter-05-12 13 The chosen one at Babylon sends you greeting, as does Mark, my son. ^1-peter-05-13 14 Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. ^1-peter-05-14 \* (5:1] – [4) In imitation of Christ, the chief shepherd, those entrusted with a pastoral office are to tend the flock by their care and example. \* (5:1) Presbyters: the officially appointed leaders and teachers of the Christian community (cf. [1 Tm 5:17] – [18]; [Ti 1:5] – [8]; [Jas 5:14]). \* (5:4) See note on [1 Pt 2:25]. \* (5:5] – [11) The community is to be subject to the presbyters and to show humility toward one another and trust in God’s love and care ([1 Pt 5:5] – [7]). With sobriety, alertness, and steadfast faith they must resist the evil one; their sufferings are shared with Christians everywhere ([1 Pt 5:8] – [9]). They will be strengthened and called to eternal glory ([1 Pt 5:10] – [11]). \* (5:5) Younger members: this may be a designation for office-holders of lesser rank. \* (5:12) Silvanus: the companion of Paul (see ([[2-corinthians-01|2 Cor 1]]:19]; [1 Thes 1:1]; [2 Thes 1:1]). Jews and Jewish Christians, like Paul, often had a Hebrew name (Saoul, Silas) and a Greek or Latin name (Paul, Silvanus). On Silvanus’s possible role as amanuensis, see Introduction. \* (5:13) The chosen one: feminine, referring to the Christian community (*ekklēsia*) at Babylon, the code name for Rome in [Rv 14:8]; [17:5]; [18:2]. Mark, my son: traditionally a prominent disciple of Peter and co-worker at the church in Rome, perhaps the John Mark referred to in ([[acts-of-the-apostles-12|Acts 12]]:12], [25]; [13:5], [13]; and in ([[acts-of-the-apostles-15|Acts 15]]:37] – [39], a companion of Barnabas. Perhaps this is the same Mark mentioned as Barnabas’s cousin in [Col 4:10], a co-worker with Paul in [Phlm 24] (see also [2 Tm 4:11]). a. (5:2) ([[acts-of-the-apostles-20|Acts 20]]:28]; [Ti 1:7]. b. (5:4) ([[wisdom-05|Wis 5]]:15] – [16]; ([[1-corinthians-09|1 Cor 9]]:25]; [2 Tm 4:8]; [Jas 1:12]. c. (5:5) [Prv 3:34]. d. (5:6) [Jb 22:29]; [Jas 4:10]. e. (5:7) [Ps 55:23]; ([[matthew-06|Mt 6]]:25] – [33]; ([[luke-12|Lk 12]]:22] – [31]; [Phil 4:6]. f. (5:8) [1 Thes 5:6]. g. (5:10) [Rom 8:18]; ([[2-corinthians-04|2 Cor 4]]:17]. h. (5:14) [Rom 16:16]; [1 Cor 16:20]; [2 Cor 13:12]. --- _New American Bible, revised edition_ (2010, 1991, 1986, 1970) Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. > [[1-peter-04|← Previous]] | [[1-peter-00|TOC]]