1 Peter 5:5-11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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The Responsibilities of The Whole Church (1 Peter 5:5-11).

Having spoken to the under-shepherds Peter now speaks to the sheep. In the light of the coming onslaught on the flock they are to walk in readiness so that when the lion at some stage comes among them (compare Hebrews 11:3), as come he will, they are able to stand firm under their great Chief Shepherd. We can compare how Paul had spoken of wolves coming among the people of God, again depicted as His sheep (Acts 20:29; compare also Matthew 10:16). And as in James 4:6-8 their success against him will be found in being humble, and in being in true submission to God, Who alone can give victory over the Devil, in vibrant faith. And the result will be that God will bring them safely through their trials and will establish them in His glory.

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1 Peter 5:5-11

5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

10 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.

11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.