1 Peter 5:10
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
1 Peter 5:10 — King James Version
Verse 10 of 14 in 1 Peter chapter 5 — King James Version. Read it in context below, with maps, timelines and thematic connections beside the text.
1 Peter 5:10 in other translations
- World English Bible
- “But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.”
- American Standard Version
- “And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.”
1 Peter 5 — full chapter (King James Version)
The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of , and also a partaker of the that shall be revealed: 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; Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of that fadeth not away. Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary , as a roaring , walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the , knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all , who hath called us unto his eternal by , after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. By , a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true of God wherein ye stand. that is at , elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth my son. Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in . Amen.