Tag Archives: 1 Peter 5

stay set to the standard

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240823 Stay set to the standard 1 Peter 5:12-14 (JDV) 1 Peter 5:12 Through Silvanus, a faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly to encourage you and to testify that this is the true favor … Continue reading →

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a temporary lion

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240822 a temporary lion 1 Peter 5:8-11 (JDV) 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is walking around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.1 Peter 5:9 Resist that lion, firm in the … Continue reading →

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humility toward one another

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240821 humility toward one another 1 Peter 5:5-7 (JDV) 1 Peter 5:5 In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. All of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another because God resists the proud … Continue reading →

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a fellow elder

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240820 a fellow elder 1 Peter 5:1-4 (JDV) 1 Peter 5:1 I encourage the elders among you as a fellow elder and witness to the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory about to be … Continue reading →

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living witnesses

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Peter 5.  The ESV translates Peter as if he is drawing attention to the fact that he personally observed the suffering of Jesus – and he did.  But the Greek has no indefinite article, so Peter probably was not … Continue reading →

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