1 Peter 5.1, Overview

Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed,

I exhort the elders among you- This is a message of encouragement to those who are in leadership.

As your fellow elder- one among equals

Witness of the sufferings of Christ- the author has intimate knowledge of the full suffering of Christ; he was a witness of the events that took place the surrounding the crucifixion.

And a partaker also of the glory that is go be revealed- the author is following Christ is obedience, and is eagerly expecting the return of Christ.

1 Peter 5.1 contains four phrases that introduce the rest of the passage. This is written to a group of leaders, by a fellow leader. The author does not exalt himself above them, despite his position and history, but acknowledges that they are all elders. He has witnessed the sufferings of Christ, but he is also going to partake in the glory when Christ is revealed in all of His power and authority.



Fight the lion, 1 Peter 5.1-11

TO GOD ALONE BE THE GLORY!