Thedate of 1 Peter is linked with the issue of authorship. Those who reject Peter as the author typically date the letter in the reign of Domitian (A.D. 81–96) or Trajan (98–117).Since there are good grounds for holding to Petrine authorship, the letter probably should be dated during the reign of Nero (A.D. 54–68).The reference to Babylon in 1 Peter 5:13 is almost
Scripture James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6, 2 Chronicles 32:26. David Mathis Feb 19, 2020. Article. God Cares for You. Mar 9, 2012. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6–7. John Piper Mar 9, 2012. Look at the Book. Four Reasons God Hates Pride 1 Peter 5:6–7. Jan 31, 2017. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6–7. John Piper Jan 31, 2017.
1Peter 5:5-9. 5-9 Humility preserves peace and order in all Christian churches and societies; pride disturbs them. Where God gives grace to be humble, he will give wisdom, faith, and holiness. To be humble, and subject to our reconciled God, will bring greater comfort to the soul than the gratification of pride and ambition.
Commentaryon 1 Peter 5:1-4 (Read 1 Peter 5:1-4) The apostle Peter does not command, but exhorts. He does not claim power to rule over all pastors and churches. It was the
Humbleyourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, and he will exalt you in due time ( 1 Peter 5:5-6 ): "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up" ( James 4:10 ). "He that exalteth himself shall be abased; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted" ( Matthew 23:12 ).
