1 Peter 5:1

God's Word

I appeal to your spiritual leaders. I make this appeal as a spiritual leader who also witnessed Christ’s sufferings and will share in the glory that will be revealed.

Cross References

Luke 24:48

You are witnesses to these things.

Acts 1:22

This person must have been with us from the time that John was baptizing people to the day that Jesus was taken from us.”

Acts 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes to you. Then you will be my witnesses to testify about me in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 11:30

The disciples did this and sent their contribution with Barnabas and Saul to the leaders ⌞in Jerusalem⌟.

Acts 14:23

They had the disciples in each church choose spiritual leaders, and with prayer and fasting they entrusted the leaders to the Lord in whom they believed.

Acts 15:4

The church in Jerusalem, the apostles, and the spiritual leaders welcomed Paul and Barnabas when they arrived. Paul and Barnabas reported everything that God had done through them.

Acts 15:6

The apostles and spiritual leaders met to consider this statement.

Acts 2:32

“God brought this man Jesus back to life. We are all witnesses to that.

Acts 20:17

From Miletus Paul sent messengers to the city of Ephesus and called the spiritual leaders  of the church to meet with him ⌞in Miletus⌟.

Acts 20:28

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to be shepherds for God’s church which he acquired with his own blood.

Acts 21:18

The next day Paul went with us to visit James. All the spiritual leaders  were present.

Acts 3:15

and you killed the source of life. But God brought him back to life, and we are witnesses to that.

2 Corinthians 5:1

We know that if the life we live here on earth is ever taken down like a tent, we still have a building from God. It is an eternal house in heaven that isn’t made by human hands.

2 Corinthians 5:8

We are confident and prefer to live away from this body and to live with the Lord.

Philippians 1:19

for another reason. I know that I will be set free through your prayers and through the help that comes from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 5:1

Never use harsh words when you correct an older man, but talk to him as if he were your father. Talk to younger men as if they were your brothers,

1 Timothy 5:19

Don’t pay attention to an accusation against a spiritual leader unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.

2 Timothy 4:8

The prize that shows I have God’s approval is now waiting for me. The Lord, who is a fair judge, will give me that prize on that day. He will give it not only to me but also to everyone who is eagerly waiting for him to come again.

Titus 1:5

I left you in Crete to do what still needed to be done—appointing spiritual leaders  in every city as I directed you.

Philemon 1:9

However, I would prefer to make an appeal on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an old man and now a prisoner for Christ Jesus,

Hebrews 12:1

Since we are surrounded by so many examples ⌞of faith⌟, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up.

1 Peter 1:12

God revealed to the prophets that the things they had spoken were not for their own benefit but for yours. What the prophets had spoken, the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven, has now made known to you by those who spread the Good News among you. These are things that even the angels want to look into.

1 Peter 1:7

The purpose of these troubles is to test your faith as fire tests how genuine gold is. Your faith is more precious than gold, and by passing the test, it gives praise, glory, and honor to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ appears again.

1 Peter 4:13

but be happy as you share Christ’s sufferings. Then you will also be full of joy when he appears again in his glory.

1 Peter 5:4

Then, when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

1 John 3:2

Dear friends, now we are God’s children. What we will be isn’t completely clear yet. We do know that when Christ appears we will be like him because we will see him as he is.

2 John 1:1

From the church leader. To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love because we share the truth. I’m not the only one who loves you. Everyone who knows the truth also loves you.

3 John 1:1

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

Revelation 1:9

I am John, your brother. I share your suffering, ruling, and endurance because of Jesus. I was ⌞exiled⌟ on the island of Patmos because of God’s word and the testimony about Jesus.