submit. As 1 Peter 2:13 , &c. unto = to. be subject . . . and = submitting The texts omit. one to, &c . = to one another. be clothed with = gird yourselves with. Greek. enkomboomai. Only here. humility . See Acts 20:19 . resisteth . See Acts 18:6 . proud . See Romans 1:30 . grace . App-184 . humble . Greek. tapeinos. See Matthew 11:29 . Quoted from Proverbs 8:34 . Compare James 4:6 . read more
Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.Ye younger ... "The reference here is to age, not to official rank. Younger men are to defer to their elders."[22] Despite this view which is quite common among commentators, however, Kelcy observed that "There is no evidence of a transition of thought from one group to another,"[23] therefore construing the passage as... read more
1 Peter 5:5. Ye younger,— The word Νεωτεροι is used by our Saviour for inferiors, or those who were to be subject; Luke 22:25-26. It seems here to mean the body of the people. See 1 Corinthians 16:15-16. Hebrews 13:17. The word εγκομβωσασθε, rendered be clothed, signifies properly, "To clothe with an outer ornamental garment, tied closely upon one with knots;" and refers to the dress of girls and shepherds. So that St. Peter implies by this word, that the humility of Christians, which is one of... read more
5. ye younger—The deacons were originally the younger men, the presbyters older; but subsequently as presbyter expressed the office of Church ruler or teacher, so Greek "neoteros" means not (as literally) young men in age, but subordinate ministers and servants of the Church. So Christ uses the term "younger." For He explains it by "he that doth serve," literally, "he that ministereth as a deacon"; just as He explains "the greatness" by "he that is chief," literally, "he that ruleth," the very... read more
B. The Church under Trial 5:1-11Peter concluded the body of his epistle and this section on encouragement in suffering with specific commands so his readers would understand how to live while suffering for Christ."An intimate personal note runs through this section, the author alluding to himself and his own experience and standing more directly than heretofore, and addressing his readers, especially those in the ministry, with primary regard to their pastoral relationship to one another in the... read more
2. The responsibility of the others 5:5"Younger men" is literally "younger ones" and includes females as well as males. [Note: Davids, p. 184.] Nevertheless younger men were probably in Peter’s mind since the contrast is with older men in 1 Peter 5:1-4."In the ancient world the division of society into older people and younger . . . was just as much taken for granted as the division into men and women, free men and slaves, etc." [Note: Kelly, p. 205. Cf. Bigg, p. 190.] Leaders of the church... read more
5:5 grace. (c-31) See Proverbs 3:34 . read more
Encouragements to Shepherds and to Flock. Promise of God’s Protection. FarewellsB. 1 Peter 5:1-5. ’To behave well in this trial you must preserve discipline. Let old and young, rulers and ruled, do their duty in love and humility, as men who have an eternal hope and a supreme invisible Lord.’1. Elders] An official title among the Jews and in the early Church. From the Gk. for ’elder’ ’priest’ is derived, and from the Gk. for ’overseer’ ’bishop.’ In NT. however elders are not distinguished from... read more
V.(1-11) FURTHER EXHORTATIONS SUGGESTED BY THE CRISIS.—The officers of the community are not to flinch from the duties imposed upon them, nor yet to perform them in any spirit of self-assertion. The laity, on the other hand, are to observe discipline. Indeed, mutual submission is the only safe-guard in the face of a common danger. An unbroken front must be presented, and the sense of brotherhood fostered. read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 5:1-14
5:1-14 LEADERSHIP, HUMILITY AND WATCHFULNESSChurch elders are to be sincere, understanding and hard-working in looking after the church that God has placed in their care. They are to be shepherds who care for the flock because they are interested in the flock’s welfare, not because they want to make money (5:1-2). They must not use their authority to force people, but rather show by example how Christians should act. They must remember that they themselves are answerable to the Chief Shepherd,... read more