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1 Peter 5

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1 Peter 5 . 1

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:C1 Peter 5:1-5TOSK1 Peter 5:1

1 Peter 5 . 2

2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;C1 Peter 5:1-5TOSK1 Peter 5:2

1 Peter 5 . 3

3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.C1 Peter 5:1-5TOSK1 Peter 5:3

1 Peter 5 . 4

4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.C1 Peter 5:1-5TOSK1 Peter 5:4LTShepherd

1 Peter 5 . 5

5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."IPProverbs 3:34C1 Peter 5:1-5 · 1 Peter 5:5-11TOSK1 Peter 5:5TTMiriam (Prophetess and Worshiper)

1 Peter 5 . 6

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.C1 Peter 5:5-11TOSK1 Peter 5:6TTMiriam (Prophetess and Worshiper)

1 Peter 5 . 7

7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.C1 Peter 5:5-11TOSK1 Peter 5:7

1 Peter 5 . 8

8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.IPPsalms 22:13C1 Peter 5:5-11TOSK1 Peter 5:8

1 Peter 5 . 9

9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.C1 Peter 5:5-11TOSK1 Peter 5:9

1 Peter 5 . 10

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.C1 Peter 5:5-11TOSK1 Peter 5:10TTJoseph (The Suffering Savior)

1 Peter 5 . 11

11 To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.C1 Peter 5:5-11TOSK1 Peter 5:11

1 Peter 5 . 12

12 Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.TOSK1 Peter 5:12

1 Peter 5 . 13

13 The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.TOSK1 Peter 5:13

1 Peter 5 . 14

14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.TOSK1 Peter 5:14

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Intertextuality Pairs

Quotations 1 Peter 5:5 → Proverbs 3:34

Echoes 1 Peter 5:8 → Psalms 22:13

Trajectories

Joseph (The Suffering Savior), Miriam (Prophetess and Worshiper)

Longitudinal Themes

Shepherd

Chiasms

Shaped 1 Peter 5:1–5, 1 Peter 5:5–11