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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:2

Feed the flock - Do not fleece the flock. Taking the oversight - Επισκοπουντες· Discharging the office of bishops or superintendents. This is another proof that bishop and presbyter were the same order in the apostolic times, though afterwards they were made distinct. Not by constraint - The office was laborious and dangerous, especially in these times of persecution; it is no wonder then that even those who were best qualified for the office should strive to excuse themselves with... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:3

Neither as being lords over God's heritage - This is the voice of St. Peter in his catholic epistle to the catholic Church! According to him there are to be no lords over God's heritage, the bishops and presbyters who are appointed by the head of the Church are to feed the flock, to guide and to defend it, not to fleece and waste it; and they are to look for their reward in another world, and in the approbation of God in their consciences. And in humility, self-abasement, self-renunciation,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:1

Verse 1 In exhorting pastors to their duty, he points out especially three vices which are found to prevail much, even sloth, desire of gain, and lust for power. In opposition to the first vice he sets alacrity or a willing attention; to the second, liberality; to the third, moderation and meekness, by which they are to keep themselves in their own rank or station. He then says that pastors ought not to exercise care over the flock of the Lord, as far only as they are constrained; for they who... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:2

Verse 2 2Feed the flock of God We hence learn what the word presbyter imports, even that it includes the office of feeding. It is for a far different end that the Pope makes presbyters, even that they may daily slay Christ, there being no mention made of feeding in their ordination. Let us then remember to distinguish between the institution of Christ and the confusion of the Pope, it being as different as light is from darkness. Let us also bear in mind the definition given of the word; for... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:3

Verse 3 3Neither as being lords, or, as exercising dominion. The preposition κατὰ in Greek is taken, for the most part, in a bad sense: then Peter here condemns unreasonable exercise of power, as the case is with those who consider not themselves to be the ministers of Christ and his Church, but seek something higher. And he calls particular churches “lots,” (cleros ;) for as the whole body of the Church is the Lord’s heritage, so the churches, scattered through towns and villages, were as so... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:1

Expositions The elders which are among you I exhort. The Vatican and Alexandrine Manuscripts omit the article, and insert "therefore" (the Sinaitic gives both), reading, "Elders, therefore, among you I exhort." The solemn thoughts of the last chapter, the coming judgment, the approach of persecution, the necessity of perseverance in well-doing, suggest the exhortation; hence the "therefore." The context shows that the apostle is using the word "elder" ( πρεσβύτερος , presbyter)... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:1

(Artc. 1). "The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder," etc. With the word "well-doing" in the last sentence of the preceding chapter ringing in our ears, we easily understand why the apostle thus proceeds to exhort men to their duties as office-bearers in the Christian Church. We notice, as here indicated— I. THE SPIRIT OF OFFICE - BEARERS IN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH . The word "elders," according to Dean Alford, simply here means" leaders" in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:1-4

I. WHAT HE IS WHO ADDRESSES THEM . 1. " Also an elder ." St. Peter is a beautiful example of that humility which should especially mark those who are called to high orifice in the Church, without which high office is a most dangerous temptation. He assumes no superiority; he does not remind them of the great trust committed to him by Christ ( Matthew 16:18 , Matthew 16:19 ); he does not even insist on his apostleship. He identifies himself with those whom he exhorts,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:1-4

The work of the pastoral office is to be fulfilled also by the private members of the Church, according to their respective gifts and opportunities. So there are practical lessons here for them, as well as for the minister, it is to them the words are addressed, "Exhort one another daily," and "Bishoping, lest any man fail of the grace of God." I. THE ELDERS OF THE CHURCH AND THEIR WORK . Church system is in itself worth nothing; its sole value consists in that it is a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:1-11

I. EXHORTATION TO ELDERS . 1. In what character Peter exhorts . "The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed." The link of connection is "well-doing," which is here given in detail. The first who are exhorted to do well are the elders , to be understood officially. These elders are referred to as among them, i . e . in the Churches in the various... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:1

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 5:1-11

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