May the Almighty Giver add to it another blessing, and, make it forever profitable to every child of God, in every renewed perusal, as long as the Church continues on earth, until brought home to glory. God's words invite, solicit, and command assent; on them a man may confidently rely. No Christian can read it without deriving from it both light and life. Compare the instance, Acts 20:37. Rom. 12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand. Worries about covetousness, ambition, popularity, all evaporate under the command to … If we would heed the command of 1 Peter 5:6 and truly humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God, we would have far fewer cares to cast upon Him as invited in 1 Peter 5:7. God will put you back together after the trial so that you will be useful to Him. Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity: "In the ancient world kisses were normally exchanged among family members (parents and children; brothers and sisters; servants and masters) and at times between rulers and their clients. The Christian Fathers, too, speak of it as the ‘kiss of peace,’ or the ‘kiss in the Lord.’ The practice of saluting with a kiss was as common in the ancient East, and specially among the Jews, as is the custom of saluting with hand-shaking in the modern West. 1 Peter 5:14 ‘Greet one another with a kiss of love’ ‘kiss of love’-Kissing as a method of greeting had prevailed for centuries in the ancient world. Peter also wants his readers to understand the *grac… And with the notation that it was his first inspired letter. COMPARISON OF POINTS OF EMPHASIS FIRST AND SECOND PETER 1 Peter 5 – For Shepherds and Sheep A. Peter advises them not to regard those fiery trials as something peculiar. - Arabic. They are to reveal their chaste love for one another by a meaningful symbol of love rather than with a pretence that has no meaning. And the Lord be praised for every single instance, where both have been made blessed to the Church, in teaching, by so remarkable an example, the weakness of our poor nature in the greatest of men; and the strength of divine grace, in recovering the Lord's people in the most desperate cases. Goppelt, p354; Michaels, p313.]. He pronounces his parting benediction upon them. Peace be with you all, &c.— St. Peter, in the introduction to this epistle, had addressed himself to the strangers in Pontus, Galatia, &c. and wished such of them as were Christians, or elect, grace and peace. Hence the kissing as a greeting isn’t being commanded, for it was already being practiced. What, but grace, can call to his eternal glory? That the Apostle Peter is the author of 1 Peter however, is certain. 1P iP i Pet) He was one of the 12 *apostles. 1 Peter 5:14. The office of an elder or presbyter is a high and honourable employment, and calls for suitable zeal and faithfulness to discharge it aright. Hence the kissing as a greeting isn’t being commanded, for it was already being practiced. - Aethiopic, Nothing in the Coptic. The Church in Babylon. But this has length of days with it, eternal glory. Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder; be guided by their advice, and attend to their admonitions; yea, all of you be subject one to another, paying that deference and respect which is due to every one according to his station, age, rank, or office; and be clothed with humility, as a shining garb which gives beauty to the whole conversation, and adds a lustre to every other grace: for God resisteth the proud; that is the character which of all others God abhors, and he giveth grace to the humble, who are peculiarly his delight, and enriched by him abundantly, and in proportion prepared for his presence in glory. See also our ch. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever; be his name adored for all his past mercies and protection, and may we be enabled still to trust upon his care and love. The end of the First Catholic Epistle of Peter, written from Rome. CHAPTER 5. Comment on this was made under all those references. John Piper Dec 16, 2016 779 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Those feasts of charity, which being instituted by the Apostles, were retained in the Church long after, are not now thought anywhere needful’ (Eccl. Peter wrote this letter. (43–83). Oh! Strengthen, adverts to the growth of their graces, especially gaining of further measures of those graces wherein they are lowest. This exhortation to bishops to feed Christ's flock was given with much propriety by Peter, who had himself been appointed by Christ to feed his lambs and his sheep. God's time must be expected; he will send us relief in due season, if we faint not. The First of Peter. The words of man may be true, but they are not infallible, This is the character of God's word alone. the kiss, which is the type and expression of Christian brotherly love. 1 Peter 5:5-14 "Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. John Piper @JohnPiper. Here, Peter refers to a "kiss of love." The distinguished reward which Christ is to bestow on those who have suffered for his sake being a favourite topic with our apostle, he introduces it often in this epistle. too, 3 John 15). Inferences drawn from 1 Peter 5:10.—The apostle closes his divine doctrine and exhortations with prayer, which he addresses to the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus. reff. It is the wisdom of young men to pay deference and obedience to the advice and admonitions of their more aged and experienced friends. With a kiss of charity] So called, because their love to one another was by this symbol or ceremony both evidenced and increased. 1 Peter 4:12-5:14. With the kiss. Paul himself, however, is not in the habit of defining the subjects of his benedictions by that phrase, although it is elsewhere in frequent use by him. *. “Seize the moment!” aptly characterizes the spirit of our age; it also betrays the absence of the most vital element of hope. That is why we will be carried safely through the billows of life borne up in Him as the Ark of God (1 Peter 3:20), with a certain landing in His heavenly Kingdom. 1 Peter 5 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: John Piper Dec 16, 2016 779 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Haeres. And as he is the God of sanctifying grace in the beginning and growth of it, so also the God of supporting grace, that supervenient influence, without which the graces we possess would fail us in the time of greatest need. Amen - Is wanting, as usual, in some of the principal MSS. Contrast "be with you all," Romans 16:24; 1 Corinthians 16:23. The end of the Epistle of St. Peter; may his supplication preserve us! how fully doth both prove, that, as the Apostle himself could well certify, that they who are kept, are kept by the power of God, through faith, unto salvation. He is so rich, and withal so liberal, that he delights that we seek and draw much from him; and it is by believing and praying that we do draw from him: were these plied, we should soon grow richer. Cf. ); and no siege against the true believer, can be so close as to keep out this aid; for it comes from above. The familial kiss probably forms the background to the NT practice, for all fellow-Christians were considered brothers and sisters. [44] [44] Bengel, J. And I, too, will share in his glory when he is revealed to the whole world. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Ἀγάπης) of sacred love.— εἰρήνη, peace) שלום, that is, I pray for your salvation: farewell. 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; The state to which a Christian is called, is not a poor and sad estate, as the world judges; it is no less than glory, eternal glory, his eternal glory—Glory, true real glory. "Peace" expresses the common Jewish blessing "Shalom." The subscriptions are, as in other cases, various. "The practice seems to have been universal in those times."[39]. 2nd, The apostle, in the view of the subtle enemy whom they had to contend against. To get what 1 Peter 5:14 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context  and relative popularity. He offers up his fervent prayers on their behalf. 14. Peter knows the challenges and difficulties of functioning as a shepherd over a local church. ['Aleph (') adds, A B omit, "Jesus."] Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for … “Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity - See the notes on Romans 16:16, and on 1 Corinthians 16:20; (note). 1 Peter chapter 5 KJV (King James Version) 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:. “Therefore” connects 5:5 with 5:6 & 7. The other word Peter uses to describe our sufferings is "trial" (NIV, KJV) or "ordeal" (NRSV). Note; They who have begun well, must take care to stand fast in the same grace which they have experienced. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus, and every blessing, spiritual, temporal, and eternal, which is the happy portion of those that are perseveringly united to him their Living Head. App-135. Peter wants to encourage Christians who are suffering for Christ.Although Christians might suffer in this life, they will not suffer for ever.This world is not their real home. Therefore it was regulated (Apost. None ever cast their care upon God, and were confounded. Those outside of Christ have only a false peace. 14.] This was a kiss of fellowship between brothers, or sisters and brothers in Christ. As in 1 Corinthians 16:20. Amen. The final four paragraphs of 1 Peter can be easily identified as 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:1-5; 5:6-11; and 5:12-14. * Presbyters: the officially appointed leaders and teachers of the Christian community (cf. 1 Peter 5:5-14 New International Version (NIV) 5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. Const. kiss of charity — Romans 16:16, “an holy kiss”: the token of love to God and the brethren. The abuse of this custom led to its confinement to men with men and women with women and to its final abandonment (Apost. Exhorts the elders to a diligent discharge of their sacred trust. “Confirm” means to fix, set fast, or strengthen. See note on Romans 16:16. Kiss of charity or love refers to the salutation of the kiss as was customary in old times. as a mark of their love to each other, in order that misunderstandings might be prevented. He never speaks to good effect in any spiritual case who is not furnished out of the Divine treasury. 1 Peter 5:14 "Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. 13 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son. 1 Peter 5:5-14 "Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Though thou art weak, he is strong: it is he that strengthens thee, and renews thy strength,—makes it fresh, and greater than ever before. - Syriac Philoxenian. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:12–14. The letter teaches, for example, that Christ is the Stone rejected by the builder (2:7-8; Acts 4:10-11), and that Christ is no respecter of persons (1… Here it is, “peace to you, I mean, all that are, and in as far as they are, in Christ;” in union and communion with Him. 1 Peter 5:14. ἀσπάσασθε ἀλλήλους ἐν φιλήματι ἀγάπης] Paul uses a similar expression, Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:26. The Lord be praised, for having recorded both thy fall, and thy restoration. 2. CLOSING GREETINGS (12-14) 1. Jesus clearly placed this method of greeting into the category of a custom (Luke 7:44-45). In Christ Jesus; united to him by faith, and members of him. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. The Greek word pyrosis means fire or to burn. Admonishes them to be on their guard. Princ. The material in this letters bears definite resemblance to his messages in the book of Acts. Greetings from: a. Amen." Humility is our greatest ornament, and in God's sight of great price; and those who possess it, he delighteth to honour.—(4.) The final benediction is likewise similar to those in the epistles of Paul; only that in these χάρις stands in the place of εἰρήνη (Ephesians 6:23-24, both occur; cf. Peter wrote this letter in the *Greek language. This incredibly important expression carries the thought that: (1) all blessings are exclusively for those in Christ, his baptized followers; (2) perfection and holiness without which no one may see God are achieved by the Christian's identity as Christ; (3) the ultimate grounds of all justification for human beings is the perfect faith and perfect obedience of the Son of God; etc., etc. Rather, what is commanded is a pure attitude when we extend our greetings to others. 1 Peter 5:13–14 March 16, 2017. and versions. The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions read, "with an holy kiss"; and so some copies, as in Romans 16:16 and elsewhere; See Gill on Romans 16:16; and intends such a kiss, as is not only opposite to everything that is lascivious and impure, but is expressive of true love and affection, and is hearty and sincere: and such a love the Jews call, as the apostle does here, נשיקה דרחימו, "a kiss of love"F9Zohar in Exod. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:12–14. Then he steps in, and opposes his strength to a prevailing and confident enemy, who is at the point of insulting and triumph. 65) the brethren should welcome one another with a kiss.” Chrysostom (on Rom. 1. The meaning of life 2; The Millennium 1; The Purpose of the Church 1; The Rapture 1; The Reformation 1; The Resurrection 3; The Return of Christ 5; The Spirit 1; The Three Crosses 1; The unpardonable sin 1; Things 1; Thinking 4; Tragedies 1; ... 1 Peter 1:6-9. First Peter focuses on the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well (1 Peter 2:20). As the true Church of Christ has generally been in a state of suffering, the epistles of St. Peter have ever been most highly prized by all believers. Peace to you all that are in Christ. (4.) Of the kiss of love we have spoken elsewhere. But especially to be subject to God, by humbly submitting themselves to the judgments which were coming upon them, that God might exalt them in due time, 1 Peter 5:6. All that is here so named, is no more than a name, a shadow of glory; it cannot endure the balance, but is found too light; as was said of a great monarch, Daniel 5. I Shall sum up the contents of this chapter in the words of a good commentator: "Because the knowledge and good behavior of the people depend, in a great measure, upon the kind of instruction which they receive from their teachers, the apostle in this chapter addressed the elders, that is, the bishops, pastors, rulers, and deacons among the brethren of Pontus, etc., 1 Peter 5:1, exhorting the bishops in particular to feed the flock of God committed to their care faithfully, and to exercise their episcopal office, not as by constraint, but willingly; not from the love of gain, but from love to their Master and to the flock, 1 Peter 5:2; and not to lord it over God's heritage, but to be patterns of humility and disinterestedness to the people, 1 Peter 5:3. Salute one another with (or, by means of) a kiss of love. In the Apostles’ times that was harmless, which being now revived would be scandalous; as their oscula sancta. ‘By this will all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one to another’ (John 13:35). The custom as it is related to Christians is explained at 1 Corinthians 16:20. Stablish, has more express reference to both the inward lightness and inconstancy which is natural to us, the counterblasts of persecutions and temptations, and to outward oppositions; and imports the curing of the one, and support against the other. Instead of the Pauline: ἐν ἁγίῳ φιλ., there is here: ἐν φιλ. By his Spirit within them, the faithful children of God are most powerfully sanctified; without which, indeed, no other thing could be of advantage to them in this. But the glory above is true real glory, and bears weight; and so bears aright the name of glory, which in the Hebrew [ כבוד] signifies weight; and the apostle's expression seems to allude to that sense; speaking of this same glory to come, he calls it "a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory," 2 Corinthians 4:17. Heaven is their real home. "The apostle informed the brethren of Pontus that he had sent this letter to them by Silvanus, whom he praised for his fidelity to Christ, 1 Peter 5:12.