1 Peter 5:1

Authorized King James Version

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:

Word-by-Word Analysis

Πρεσβυτέρους

G4245

The elders

older; as noun, a senior; specially, an israelite sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or christian "presbyter"

τῆς

G3588

who

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἐν

G1722

which are among

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

ὑμῖν

G5213

you

to (with or by) you

παρακαλῶ

G3870

I exhort

to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)

τῆς

G3588

who

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

συμπρεσβύτερος

G4850

am also an elder

a co-presbyter

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

μάρτυς

G3144

a witness

a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"

#10

τῆς

G3588

who

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#11

τῆς

G3588

who

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#12

Χριστοῦ

G5547

of Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

#13

παθημάτων

G3804

of the sufferings

something undergone, i.e., hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence

#14

τῆς

G3588

who

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#15

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#16

τῆς

G3588

who

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#17

μελλούσης

G3195

that shall

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

#18

ἀποκαλύπτεσθαι

G601

be revealed

to take off the cover, i.e., disclose

#19

δόξης

G1391

of the glory

glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

#20

κοινωνός·

G2844

a partaker

a sharer, i.e., associate

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Peter. The concept of glory reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Peter Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes glory in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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