Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ. Truth to Learn Peter encourages brotherly love and offers peace to all Christians. Behind the Words “Kiss” is translated from the Greek word philema, which is derived from phileō, meaning “to be a...
1 Peter 5:13 – Embracing the Faithful
She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. Truth to Learn A greeting may come in many forms. The early church used a hug. Behind the Words The word translated “elect together with” is suneklektē, which is a feminine noun....
1 Peter 5:12 – Standing Firm
By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. Truth to Learn It is only by God’s grace that we can firmly stand in Christ. Behind the Words...
1 Peter 5:11 – Our Eternal God
To Him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. Truth to Learn God is mighty in position and power, deserving of our worship now and for all eternity. Behind the Words Some translations begin this verse with “To Him be the glory and the dominion …” The best Greek...
1 Peter 5:10 – Temporary Suffering
Now the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. Truth to Learn God will use our suffering to make us complete in Him. Behind the Words The word translated...
1 Peter 5:9 – Brotherhood of Suffering
Resist him firmly in the faith, knowing that your brotherhood in the world are undergoing the same sufferings. Truth to Learn You are not alone in your suffering for Christ. Behind the Words “Resist” is translated from the Greek word anthistēmi, which is a compound word made up of...
1 Peter 5:8 – Stay Alert!
Be sober, be on your guard; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Truth to Learn Stay on the alert and don’t be intimidated by our accuser. Behind the Words “Sober” is translated from the Greek word nēphō, which means...
1 Peter 5:7 – No Worries, Mate
casting all your care upon Him, because He cares for you. Truth to Learn God is interested in our well being, so why are we worrying? Behind the Words The word “casting” is translated from the Greek word epirrhiptō, which is a compound of epi, meaning “on or upon”...
1 Peter 5:6 – Humbled Exaltation
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, Truth to Learn Embrace humility and resist pride and let God lift you up. Behind the Words The word translated “humble yourselves” is tapeinoō. It refers to the act of being “brought...
1 Peter 5:5 – Humble Submission
Likewise you younger ones, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you being submissive to one another, and clothe yourselves with humility, because "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." Truth to Learn Submission is the key to life within the Body of Christ. Behind...