I Peter 5:12
The Scripture
(12) By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Peter exhorted the elders among the believers to feed the flock of God willingly and not for greedy gain, being examples rather than lording it over them, promising a crown of glory at Christ's appearing. He called the younger to submit to the elder, urged all to humble themselves under God's mighty hand, and warned them to be sober and vigilant because the devil walks about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Corinthians 1:19I Thessalonians 1:1II Thessalonians 1:1Ephesians 6:21Colossians 1:7Colossians 4:7Colossians 4:9Ephesians 3:3Hebrews 13:22Jude 1:3John 21:21Acts 20:24
Related verses (shared words)
Romans 11:6Romans 5:2I Corinthians 15:10I John 5:20John 21:25