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1 Peter 5:1
As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses Christian elders, identifying himself as a fellow elder to establish shared authority and experience. He issues this appeal at the close of his letter while transitioning to practical instructions for church leadership.
The words — παρακαλῶ (parakalō) translates literally as "I exhort" or "I appeal," and συμπρεσβύτερος (sumpresbuteros) means "fellow elder." These terms anchor the author’s command in mutual standing rather than hierarchical rank.
The thread — The appeal to share in Christ’s sufferings and future glory connects to the witness theme in Luke 24:48 and the co-heir promise in Romans 8:17. The call to shepherd God’s flock directly continues into the immediate context of 1 Peter 5:2.
Why it lands — The text states that Peter exhorts elders to lead based on shared experience of Christ’s sufferings and promised glory. It requires readers to recognize leadership as a calling grounded in common participation in Christ rather than personal ambition.
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The Greek words
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:
Cross-references
- Luke 24:48 You are witnesses of these things.
- Colossians 3:3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
- Romans 8:17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.
- 2 John 1:1 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth—
- Psalms 73:24 You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.
- 1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
- Revelation 1:9 I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus.
- John 15:26 When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.
- Acts 11:30 This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.
- Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.