1 Peter 5:1

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Church leaders, I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us.

Cross References

Luke 24:48

you must tell everything that has happened.

Revelation 1:9

I am John, a follower together with all of you. We suffer because Jesus is our king, but he gives us the strength to endure. I was sent to Patmos Island, because I had preached God's message and had told about Jesus.

2 John 1:1

From the church leader. To a very special woman and her children. I truly love all of you, and so does everyone else who knows the truth.

1 Peter 5:4

Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory.

1 John 3:2

My dear friends, we are already God's children, though what we will be hasn't yet been seen. But we do know when Christ returns, we will be like him, because we will see him as he truly is.

1 Peter 1:7

Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honor and glory when Jesus Christ returns.

Acts 14:23

Paul and Barnabas chose some leaders for each of the churches. Then they went without eating and prayed that the Lord would take good care of these leaders who had trusted in the Lord.

Acts 11:30

So they appointed Barnabas and Saul to take their gifts to the church leaders in Jerusalem.

1 Peter 1:12

But they were told that they were serving you and not themselves. They preached to you by the power of the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven. And their message was only for you, even though angels would like to know more about it.

Philemon 1:9

But I would rather ask you to do it simply because of love. Yes, as someone in jail for Christ,

Titus 1:5

I left you in Crete to do what had been left undone and to appoint leaders for the churches in each town. As I told you,

2 Timothy 4:8

So a crown will be given to me for pleasing the Lord. He judges fairly, and on the day of judgment he will give a crown to me and to everyone else who wants him to appear with power.

1 Timothy 5:19

Don't listen to any charge against a church leader, unless at least two or three people bring the same charges.

1 Timothy 5:1

Don't correct an older man. Encourage him, as you would your own father. Treat younger men as you would your own brother,

Philippians 1:19

because I know that your prayers and the help that comes from the Spirit of Christ Jesus will keep me safe.

2 Corinthians 5:1

Our bodies are like tents that we live in here on earth. But when these tents are destroyed, we know that God will give each of us a place to live. These homes will not be buildings someone has made, but they are in heaven and will last forever.

Acts 21:18

Paul went with us to see James the next day, and all the church leaders were present.

Acts 20:28

Look after yourselves and everyone the Holy Spirit has placed in your care. Be like shepherds to God's church. It is the flock he bought with the blood of his own Son.

Acts 20:17

From Miletus, Paul sent a message for the church leaders at Ephesus to come and meet with him.

Acts 15:6

The apostles and church leaders met to discuss this problem about Gentiles.

Acts 15:4

When the men arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, including the apostles and the leaders. They told them everything God had helped them do.

Acts 2:32

All of us can tell you that God has raised Jesus to life!

Acts 1:8

But the Holy Spirit will come upon you and give you power. Then you will tell everyone about me in Jerusalem, in all Judea, in Samaria, and everywhere in the world.”

2 Corinthians 5:8

We should be cheerful, because we would rather leave these bodies and be at home with the Lord.

Acts 3:15

and you killed the one who leads people to life. But God raised him from death, and all of us can tell you what he has done.

Hebrews 12:1

Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won't let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us.

1 Peter 4:13

Be glad for the chance to suffer as Christ suffered. It will prepare you for even greater happiness when he makes his glorious return.

3 John 1:1

From the church leader. To my dear friend Gaius. I love you because we follow the truth,