1 Peter 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:

Cross-reference

1 Peter 5:4 Parallel

1 Peter 5:4 promises a crown of glory when the chief Shepherd appears, explaining the future glory Peter shares in 1 Peter 5:1.

1 Peter 4:13 directly ties participating in Christ's sufferings to rejoicing at glory's revelation — the same dual focus as here.

Acts 2:32 Parallel

Acts 2:32 has Peter declare himself a witness of the resurrection, matching his claim to be a witness of Christ's sufferings.

Colossians 3:4 says when Christ appears, believers appear with him in glory — directly paralleling Peter's hope of sharing in the glory to be revealed.

Romans 8:18 Parallel

Romans 8:18 contrasts present sufferings with the glory to be revealed — the same 'glory to be revealed' Peter references as future hope.

Romans 8:17 Parallel

Romans 8:17 directly parallels — co-heirs with Christ if we share in his sufferings to also share in his glory, mirroring Peter's witness.

Acts 20:28 Parallel

Acts 20:28 shows Paul charging elders to shepherd the church — Peter here claims the same role as a fellow elder, linking apostolic authority with pastoral care.

Titus 1:5 Parallel

Titus 1:5 records Paul's instruction to appoint elders — Peter here identifies as a fellow elder, grounding his authority in that same office.

Acts 10:39-41 describes Peter's eyewitness of Christ's suffering and resurrection, supporting his claim in 1 Peter 5:1.

Acts 5:30-32 explicitly says Peter and others are witnesses of Christ's death and resurrection, directly echoing 1 Peter 5:1.

Acts 3:15 Parallel

Acts 3:15 again has Peter as witness of the resurrection, parallel to his witness of sufferings in 1 Peter 5:1.

Acts 1:8 Parallel

Acts 1:8 empowers witnesses to Christ, echoing Peter's role as a witness of Christ's sufferings and future glory.

2 John 1:1 Parallel

2 John 1:1 opens with John calling himself 'the elder' — Peter uses 'fellow elder', both employing the same title for apostolic self-identification.

John 15:27 Parallel

John 15:27 commissions the apostles as witnesses, grounding Peter's claim to be a witness of Christ's sufferings.

Luke 24:48 Allusion

Luke 24:48 records Jesus telling disciples 'You are witnesses' — Peter here fulfills that by identifying as a witness of Christ's sufferings.

3 John 1:1 Parallel

3 John 1:1 likewise begins with John as 'the elder' — Peter's 'fellow elder' parallels this apostolic self-designation.

In Revelation 1:9, John identifies as a companion in tribulation and kingdom, echoing Peter's role as witness and partaker of glory.

Luke 1:2 Parallel

Luke 1:2 notes eyewitnesses and ministers of the word, which directly aligns with Peter's claim to be a witness of Christ's sufferings.

John 21:15 Allusion

John 21:15 records Jesus commissioning Peter to feed His sheep — the same pastoral role Peter now urges upon elders.

John 19:35 Parallel

John 19:35 emphasizes eyewitness testimony to Christ's sufferings, just as Peter calls himself a witness of those sufferings.

1 John 3:2 Parallel

In 1 John 3:2, John describes believers' future likeness to Christ at His appearing, paralleling Peter's hope of glory to be revealed.

1 Corinthians 12:28 lists church roles including apostles; Peter identifies as a fellow elder, linking to the broader leadership structure.

Acts 14:23 Historical context

Acts 14:23 describes appointment of elders in churches, the same office Peter exhorts in his letter.

Acts 1:22 Parallel

Acts 1:22 requires witnesses of the resurrection; Peter in 1 Peter 5:1 witnesses sufferings. Both are apostolic witness roles.

Luke 12:42 Parallel

Luke 12:42 depicts a faithful steward over the household — mirroring Peter's exhortation to elders as responsible leaders.

Matthew 24:45 describes a faithful servant appointed to provide for the household, paralleling the elder's role to shepherd the flock.