1 Peter 5:10

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Peter addresses persecuted believers at the close of his letter, following his command to resist the devil and endure trials.

The words — καλέσας (kalesas) means "having called," and θεὸς (theos) identifies the subject as God.

The thread — God's promise to strengthen and establish believers after brief suffering parallels 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, and 1 Peter 1:6.

Why it lands — The verse states that God will personally restore, secure, strengthen, and establish those who suffer, requiring readers to anchor their endurance in His action rather than their own.

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The Greek words

King James Version

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
Jude 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
Psalms 138:7 If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.
1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
2 Thessalonians 2:17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.
Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
Hebrews 13:20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,