1 Peter 5:1
The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
Original Language Analysis
Πρεσβυτέρους
The elders
G4245
Πρεσβυτέρους
The elders
Strong's:
G4245
Word #:
1 of 20
older; as noun, a senior; specially, an israelite sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or christian "presbyter"
τῆς
who
G3588
τῆς
who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παρακαλῶ
I exhort
G3870
παρακαλῶ
I exhort
Strong's:
G3870
Word #:
5 of 20
to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
τῆς
who
G3588
τῆς
who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
μάρτυς
a witness
G3144
μάρτυς
a witness
Strong's:
G3144
Word #:
9 of 20
a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
τῆς
who
G3588
τῆς
who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῆς
who
G3588
τῆς
who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παθημάτων
of the sufferings
G3804
παθημάτων
of the sufferings
Strong's:
G3804
Word #:
13 of 20
something undergone, i.e., hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
τῆς
who
G3588
τῆς
who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τῆς
who
G3588
τῆς
who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μελλούσης
that shall
G3195
μελλούσης
that shall
Strong's:
G3195
Word #:
17 of 20
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
Cross References
Luke 24:48And ye are witnesses of these things.Revelation 1:9I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.1 Peter 5:4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.Acts 14:23And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.Acts 11:30Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.1 John 3:2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.1 Peter 1:7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Historical Context
Peter establishes authority gently. Early church featured plural elders. Reformed polity recovered this.
Questions for Reflection
- How does fellow elder model proper leadership?
- What significance does Peter's dual witness have?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter addresses elders as fellow elder. Peter witnessed Christ's suffering and will share His glory. Present suffering yields future glory.