1 Peter 5 8 Commentary. His name was simon, but jesus changed it to peter (john 1:42). Then to the younger, to be obedient and humble, and to cast their care upon god ( v.
(read all of 1 peter 5) complete concise in which the apostle gives particular directions, first to the elders, how to behave themselves towards their flock (v. Or, as αυτο τουτο is rendered by some learned critics, (the particle εις being supposed to be understood,) for this purpose, or for this very reason, namely, because god hath given you. Read introduction to 1 peter “who are kept by the power of god through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” now we come to god’s layaway plan.god lays our inheritance of heaven away with his guarantee that we will receive it.
7 and to godliness, mutual affection;
1 peter 5:8 parallel verses [⇓ see commentary ⇓] 1 peter 5:8, niv: Peter evidently thought that the conviction of companionship in temptation was meant by god to be a source of strength. Then to the younger, to be obedient and humble, and to cast their care upon god (v. Be alert and of sober mind.your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 peter 5:8, esv: