1Pe 5:1 | MHM | STEP | Advice to Elders. In this section, Peter offers guidance to the elders, or pastors, who lead the church. He encourages them to take their responsibilities seriously, not for personal gain or power, but as humble servants of God. He reminds them that their work will be rewarded by Christ, the Chief Shepherd, when He returns. v. 1 : Peter addresses the elders, the spiritual leaders of the church. He speaks to them as a fellow elder, not as someone commanding authority over them. Peter reminds them that he is a witness of Christ’s sufferings, having been with Him during His trials and likely at His crucifixion (Acts 3:15 ). He also shares that he is a partaker of the glory that will be revealed at Christ’s return. This shows humility and a shared commitment to the same responsibilities. Elders should not see their role as one of power but as service to God’s people.

‏ 1 Peter 5:1

Advice to Elders.

In this section, Peter offers guidance to the elders, or pastors, who lead the church. He encourages them to take their responsibilities seriously, not for personal gain or power, but as humble servants of God. He reminds them that their work will be rewarded by Christ, the Chief Shepherd, when He returns.

v. 1: Peter addresses the elders, the spiritual leaders of the church. He speaks to them as a fellow elder, not as someone commanding authority over them. Peter reminds them that he is a witness of Christ’s sufferings, having been with Him during His trials and likely at His crucifixion (Acts 3:15 ^a). He also shares that he is a partaker of the glory that will be revealed at Christ’s return. This shows humility and a shared commitment to the same responsibilities. Elders should not see their role as one of power but as service to God’s people.