Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. New Living Translation In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. English Standard Version And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. Berean Standard Bible And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. Berean Literal Bible And the God of all grace, the One having called you⁺ to His eternal glory in Christ, having suffered a little while, He Himself will complete, will confirm, will strengthen, and will establish you. King James Bible 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. New King James Version But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. New American Standard Bible After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. NASB 1995 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. NASB 1977 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. Legacy Standard Bible And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, strengthen, confirm, and ground you. Amplified Bible After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be]. Berean Annotated Bible And after you have suffered for a little while, the God {Theos} of all grace, who has called you⁺ to His eternal glory {doxan} in Christ [in Christ Jesus], will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. Christian Standard Bible The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will personally restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little. 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. Contemporary English Version But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm. English Revised 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, stablish, strengthen you. GOD'S WORD® Translation God, who shows you his kindness and who has called you through Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while. Good News Translation But after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who calls you to share his eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you and give you firmness, strength, and a sure foundation. International Standard Version After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you by the Messiah Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, establish you, strengthen you, and support you. NET Bible And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. New Heart English Bible And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you. Webster's Bible Translation But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you. Weymouth New Testament And God, the giver of all grace, who has called you to share His eternal glory, through Christ, after you have suffered for a short time, will Himself make you perfect, firm, and strong. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the God of all grace, who called you to His perpetual glory in Christ Jesus, having suffered a little, Himself make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle [you]; Berean Literal Bible And the God of all grace, the One having called you⁺ to His eternal glory in Christ, having suffered a little while, He Himself will complete, will confirm, will strengthen, and will establish you. Young's Literal Translation And the God of all grace, who did call you to His age-during glory in Christ Jesus, having suffered a little, Himself make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you; Smith's Literal Translation And the God of all grace, having called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, may he put you in proper order, having suffered a little time, may he support you, make firm, lay the foundation. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the God of all grace, who hath called us into his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you, and confirm you, and establish you. Catholic Public Domain Version But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will himself perfect, confirm, and establish us, after a brief time of suffering. New American Bible The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ [Jesus] will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little. New Revised Standard Version And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, whom God has given to us; will strengthen us to endure these little afflictions that we may be made steadfast and remain in him for ever. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But it is The God of grace who has called us to his eternal glory by Yeshua The Messiah, who gives us, while we shall endure these small afflictions, to be empowered, confirmed and established in him to eternity; NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut may the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, confirm you. Godbey New Testament But the God of all grace, the one having called you into his own eternal glory in Christ, will himself make you perfect, having suffered a little while, will establish you, will strengthen you, will settle you. Haweis New Testament But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered a little while, himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. Mace New Testament but may the all-gracious God, who has called us to eternal glory, perfect, confirm, fortify, and settle you, during the short interval of your sufferings. Weymouth New Testament And God, the giver of all grace, who has called you to share His eternal glory, through Christ, after you have suffered for a short time, will Himself make you perfect, firm, and strong. Worrell New Testament And the God of all grace, Who called you into His everlasting glory in Christ, after ye have suffered a little while, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen, settle you. Worsley New Testament But may the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after ye have suffered a little while, make you perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Benediction and Farewell9Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 10And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. 11To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.… Cross References And after you have suffered for a little while, 1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. the God of all grace, 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, 2 Timothy 2:10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 2 Thessalonians 2:14 To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. will Himself restore you, Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. secure you, 1 Peter 1:5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. Jude 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy— strengthen you, Ephesians 3:16 I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, Colossians 1:11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully and establish you. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 2:17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. Treasury of Scripture But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that you have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you. the God. Exodus 34:6,7 And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, … Psalm 86:5,15 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee… Micah 7:18,19 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy… who. 1 Peter 1:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Romans 8:28-30 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose… Romans 9:11,24 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) … eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 2 Timothy 2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. Hebrews 9:15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. after. 1 Peter 1:6,7 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: … 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; make. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. 2 Thessalonians 2:17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work. Hebrews 13:21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. stablish. Jump to Previous Christ Confirm Establish Eternal Firm Glory Grace Jesus Little Perfect Restore Settle Share Short Stablish Steadfast Strength Strengthen Strong Suffered Support Time UndergoneJump to Next Christ Confirm Establish Eternal Firm Glory Grace Jesus Little Perfect Restore Settle Share Short Stablish Steadfast Strength Strengthen Strong Suffered Support Time Undergone1 Peter 5 1. He exhorts the elders to feed their flocks;5. the younger to obey; 8. and all to be sober, watchful, and constant in the faith; 9. and to resist the cruel adversary the devil. And after you have suffered for a little while This phrase acknowledges the reality of suffering in the Christian life. The early Christians faced persecution, and Peter's audience was no exception. The "little while" suggests that suffering is temporary compared to the eternal perspective. This echoes 2 Corinthians 4:17, where Paul speaks of "light and momentary troubles" achieving an eternal glory. The concept of suffering is also seen in the life of Jesus, who endured suffering before His glorification. the God of all grace who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ will Himself restore you secure you strengthen you and establish you Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterThe apostle who authored this epistle, addressing the early Christian communities facing persecution. 2. God of all grace Refers to God as the source of all grace, emphasizing His benevolence and mercy. 3. Christ Central figure in Christianity, through whom believers are called to eternal glory. 4. Early Christians The recipients of Peter's letter, enduring trials and suffering for their faith. 5. Eternal Glory The ultimate promise and hope for believers, signifying eternal life with God. Teaching Points Understanding SufferingRecognize that suffering is temporary and serves a purpose in God's plan for our lives. God's Grace Embrace the sufficiency of God's grace, which empowers us to endure trials. Eternal Perspective Keep an eternal perspective, focusing on the glory that awaits us in Christ. Divine Restoration Trust in God's promise to restore, secure, strengthen, and establish us after trials. Active Faith Engage in active faith, relying on God's strength and promises during difficult times. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Peter 5:10?2. How does 1 Peter 5:10 encourage perseverance during personal trials and suffering? 3. What does "God of all grace" reveal about God's character in 1 Peter 5:10? 4. How can we apply "restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish" in our daily lives? 5. How does 1 Peter 5:10 connect with Romans 8:28 about God's purpose? 6. In what ways can you seek God's grace during challenging times? 7. How does 1 Peter 5:10 provide comfort during times of suffering and hardship? 8. What does 1 Peter 5:10 reveal about God's purpose for allowing suffering? 9. How does 1 Peter 5:10 relate to the concept of divine grace? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 5? 11. How can I cultivate grace? 12. How are we justified by faith in Christ? 13. Will you endure suffering for a little while? 14. What does "benediction" mean in the Bible? What Does 1 Peter 5:10 Mean And after you have suffered for a little while• Peter is realistic: believers do suffer, but the Spirit underscores that it is “for a little while” (cf. 2 Corinthians 4:17, “Our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory”). • This perspective keeps hearts anchored. Trials are temporary; eternity is long. • James 1:2-4 encourages counting trials as joy because God uses them to mature us. the God of all grace • God does not dispense grace sparingly; He is the source of “all grace” (Ephesians 2:8-9). • His grace meets every need—salvation, sanctification, daily endurance (Hebrews 4:16). • Knowing His character steadies us when circumstances feel graceless. who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ • Our calling is not merely to escape judgment but to share Christ’s glory forever (Romans 8:17, 30). • The call is irrevocable (Romans 11:29). What He starts, He finishes (Philippians 1:6). • The phrase “in Christ” reminds us the promise is secured by Jesus’ finished work, not our performance. will Himself restore you • “Will Himself” highlights personal involvement; God does not delegate your restoration. • Restore = mend what trials have torn (Psalm 23:3, “He restores my soul”). • After difficulty, God brings wholeness—emotionally, spiritually, sometimes physically (Isaiah 61:1-3). secure you • Other translations render “confirm.” The idea is making you unshakable (Luke 22:32, Jesus to Peter: “When you have turned back, strengthen your brothers”). • He anchors faith so that doubts do not capsize us (Psalm 40:2). strengthen you • God infuses inner power (Ephesians 3:16, strengthened “with power through His Spirit in your inner being”). • Trials often drain vitality; God replenishes so we persevere (Isaiah 40:29-31). and establish you • Establish = set on a firm foundation (Matthew 7:24-25). • Suffering can feel destabilizing, yet God uses it to root us deeper (Colossians 2:6-7). • An established believer is steady in doctrine, character, and mission. summary Suffering is real but brief. The God who owns all grace has already summoned believers into Christ’s everlasting glory. He personally mends what is broken, makes faith unshakable, infuses strength, and plants us on a rock-solid foundation. Trials may wave, but God’s final word for His people is restoration, security, strength, and permanence—now in part, fully in eternity. (10) Who hath called us unto his eternal glory.--The true reading is, who called you, not "us." The moment of the call was that when St. Paul and the others first preached there. (See 1Peter 1:12; 1Peter 1:25, and Notes.) The God who now bestows all grace, by the giving of that grace calls us into glory."The men of grace have found Glory begun below." By Christ Jesus.--On the whole it seems best, with Tischendorf, to drop the name of Jesus out of the text: the title "Christ" will then stand between "the eternal glory," which we possess "in Him" (not "by Christ Jesus," as our version has it, but by virtue of our union with the Christ), and the immediate mention of suffering. In Him the two are drawn inseparably together. Suffered a while.--The Greek says distinctly, "a little while," as in 1Peter 1:6. All time is short in comparison of what comes after. The original looks as if St. Peter meant not only "after that ye have suffered," but also "by the fact of your having suffered." Make you perfect.--Strictly these are futures, "shall (or, will) make you perfect" &c. This verb occurs again in 1Thessalonians 3:10, and elsewhere. It implies the reduction to order and fitness for work of what is disordered or broken. The others, which are all very similar in meaning, are heaped up after St. Peter's manner. Bengel thus explains them: "Make you perfect, that there remain no defect in you. Stablish, that nothing shake you. Strengthen, that you may overcome all force brought against you." The word for "to settle" means "to found," to give a solid foundation. All this is to take place at the close of the short spell of suffering which is the means to it. St. Peter seems, therefore, to contemplate the passing off of the persecution before the end of the world; for these verbs could hardly be so naturally used to express our education in the world to come. . . . Verse 10. - But the God of all grace (comp. 2 Corinthians 1:3, "the God of all comfort"). St. Peter has finished his exhortations; he has told his readers what they must do; he now bids them look to God, and tells them where they will find strength. God will work within them both to will and to do of his good pleasure; for he is the God of all grace. All that grace by which we are saved, without which we can do nothing, comes from him as its Author and Source. Who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus; rather, who called you... in Christ Jesus. All the best manuscripts read "you" instead of us. Two of the most ancient omit "Jesus" here. God called us "in Christ;" that is, through spiritual union with Christ; the glory is promised to these who are one with Christ; for the glory is Christ's, and his members will share it. The very end and purpose of our calling was that we might inherit that glory. This is the apostle's great topic of consolation. After that ye have suffered a while; literally, a little. The word may refer to the degree, as well as to the duration, of the sufferings. They are transient; the glory is eternal. They may seem very severe, but they are light in comparison with that "far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." Make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. The manuscripts vary between the future and the optative in these four verbs; the preponderance of evidence seems in favor of the future. The emphatic pronoun αὐτός must not be omitted. Translate therefore, "shall himself make you perfect." He only can "perfect what is lacking in our faith" (1 Thessalonians 3:10, where the same verb is used); and he will do it. This is our hope and encouragement. The verb καταρτίζω means "to finish, to complete, to repair." It is the word used in the account of the calling of Peter and Andrew, James and John, by the Sea of Galilee, when the two last were in the ship with Zebedee their father, mending καταρτίζοντας their nets. God will repair, bring to completion, what is lacking in the character of his chosen, if they persevere in prayer, if they are sober and vigilant (comp. 1 Corinthians 1:10; 2 Corinthians 13:11, etc.). Stablish στηρίξει. The Lord had said to St. Peter, "When thou art converted, strengthen στήριξον thy brethren" (Luke 22:32); Peter remembers his Master's words. Strengthen σθενώσει. The word occurs only here. Settle θεμελιώσει; literally, "shall ground you, shall give you a firm foundation." "Digna Petro oratio, 'Confirmat fratres sues,'" says Bengel (comp. Ephesians 3:17; 2 Timothy 2:19; 1 Corinthians 3:11). The word is omitted in the Vatican and Alexandrine Manuscripts; but it is found in the Sinaitic and other manuscripts and versions, and ought to be retained.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [after you] have suffered παθόντας (pathontas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3958: I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. for a little while, ὀλίγον (oligon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3641: Puny; especially neuter somewhat. the Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. of all πάσης (pasēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. grace, χάριτος (charitos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. has called καλέσας (kalesas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. eternal αἰώνιον (aiōnion) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 166: From aion; perpetual. glory δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Christ, Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. will Himself αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. restore [you], καταρτίσει (katartisei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2675: From kata and a derivative of artios; to complete thoroughly, i.e. Repair or adjust. secure [you], στηρίξει (stērixei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4741: From a presumed derivative of histemi; to set fast, i.e. to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or to confirm. strengthen [you], σθενώσει (sthenōsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4599: To strengthen. From sthenos; to strengthen, i.e. confirm. [and] establish [you]. θεμελιώσει (themeliōsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2311: To found, lay the foundation (lit. and met.). From themelios; to lay a basis for, i.e. erect, or consolidate. 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