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Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_peter/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />All power to him forever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_peter/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_peter/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_peter/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />To Him <i>be</i> the power to the ages of the ages. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_peter/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />To him <i>be</i> glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_peter/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To Him <i>be</i> the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_peter/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />To Him <i>be</i> dominion forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_peter/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_peter/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />To Him <i>be</i> dominion forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_peter/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />To Him <i>be</i> might forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_peter/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To Him be dominion (power, authority, sovereignty) forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_peter/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />To him be dominion forever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_peter/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The dominion belongs to Him forever. Amen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_peter/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />To him be the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_peter/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God will be in control forever! Amen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_peter/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />To him be the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_peter/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Power belongs to him forever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_peter/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />To him be the power forever! Amen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_peter/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Power belongs to him forever and ever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_peter/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />To Him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_peter/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />To him belongs the power forever. Amen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_peter/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />To him be the power forever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_peter/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_peter/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />To Him be all power unto the Ages of the Ages! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_peter/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_peter/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />to Him [is] the glory and the power through the ages and the ages! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_peter/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />To Him <i>be</i> the power to the ages of the ages. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_peter/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> to Him is the glory, and the power -- to the ages and the ages! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_peter/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To him the glory and the strength for the time of times. Amen.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_peter/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />To him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_peter/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_peter/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />To him be dominion forever. Amen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />To him be glory and dominion and honour for ever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />To him is the glory, the dominion and the honor to the eternity of eternities. Amen.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_peter/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />To him be glory and dominion from age to age. Amen.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_peter/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />To him is the power unto the age of the ages. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_peter/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />To him be glory and might for ever and ever. Amen.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_peter/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />to him belongs eternal glory and empire, amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_peter/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />To Him be all power unto the Ages of the Ages! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_peter/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />To Him <i>be</i> the dominion forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_peter/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />To Him <i>be</i> glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_peter/5-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=988" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_peter/5.htm">Benediction and Farewell</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10</span>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. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">To Him be</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2904.htm" title="2904: kratos (N-NNS) -- Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor.">power</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnas (N-AMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">forever</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnōn (N-GMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">ever.</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Amen.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">12</span>Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a></span><br />For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a></span><br />And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a></span><br />Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Jude 1:25</a></span><br />to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21</a></span><br />to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21</a></span><br />equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11</a></span><br />Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-34.htm">Daniel 4:34-35</a></span><br />But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. / All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18-19</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. / And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-10.htm">Psalm 145:10-13</a></span><br />All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. / They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might, / to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a></span><br />who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a></span><br />“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a></span><br />And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a></span><br />So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a></span><br />And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a></b></br> If any man speak, <i>let him speak</i> as the oracles of God; if any man minister, <i>let him do it</i> as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a></b></br> And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him <i>be</i> glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a></b></br> And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, <i>be</i> unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Power</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/1-2.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-14.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-17.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">Power</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">He exhorts the elders to feed their flocks;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">the younger to obey;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">and all to be sober, watchful, and constant in the faith;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm">and to resist the cruel adversary the devil.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_peter/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>To Him</b><br>This phrase refers to God, specifically acknowledging His sovereignty and authority. In the context of 1 Peter, the apostle Peter is addressing the believers who are undergoing persecution and suffering. By directing this phrase to God, Peter emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's ultimate control and dominion over all circumstances. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's sovereignty found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/daniel/4-34.htm">Daniel 4:34-35</a>, where God's dominion is described as everlasting.<p><b>be the power</b><br>The term "power" here signifies God's omnipotence and His ability to accomplish His will. In the New Testament, the Greek word for power, "dynamis," is often used to describe God's mighty works and miracles. This phrase underscores the belief that all power and authority belong to God alone, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>, where Jesus declares that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. This power is not only a present reality but also a future assurance for believers.<p><b>forever and ever</b><br>This expression highlights the eternal nature of God's power and authority. It is a common biblical motif that emphasizes the unchanging and everlasting character of God, as seen in <a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a>, which speaks of God's eternal existence. The repetition of "forever and ever" serves to reinforce the idea that God's dominion is not temporary but will endure throughout all ages. This assurance provides comfort and hope to believers facing trials, reminding them of the eternal perspective.<p><b>Amen</b><br>The word "Amen" is a declaration of affirmation, meaning "truly" or "so be it." It is used throughout the Bible to express agreement with and trust in God's promises and declarations. In the context of <a href="/1_peter/5-11.htm">1 Peter 5:11</a>, it serves as a concluding affirmation of the truths expressed in the doxology. The use of "Amen" is a common practice in both Jewish and Christian liturgies, signifying the congregation's collective agreement with the prayer or statement. It is a fitting conclusion to a passage that acknowledges God's eternal power and authority.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>The author of the epistle, one of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his leadership in the early church and his close relationship with Jesus.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Peter's letter, consisting of believers scattered throughout Asia Minor, facing persecution and trials.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate recipient of glory and power, as acknowledged by Peter in this doxology.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/asia_minor.htm">Asia Minor</a></b><br>The geographical region where the recipients of the letter were located, which is modern-day Turkey.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/persecution.htm">Persecution</a></b><br>The context in which the early Christians were living, which Peter addresses throughout his letter.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_sovereignty.htm">Acknowledging God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that all power belongs to God, and our lives should reflect this truth in worship and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Understand that God's power is not temporary but eternal, which provides hope and assurance in times of trial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response.htm">Worship as a Response</a></b><br>Our response to God's power and glory should be one of worship, both in personal devotion and corporate gatherings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_under_god's_authority.htm">Living Under God's Authority</a></b><br>Submit to God's authority in every aspect of life, trusting in His ultimate control and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a></b><br>In the face of persecution or hardship, remember that God's power is at work, and He will ultimately prevail.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_peter_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_glorifying_god_in_all_things.htm">What does glorifying God in everything mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_order_of_melchizedek.htm">What is the meaning of the Lord's Prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_a_prayer_chain.htm">What does 'winning souls is wise' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_holiness,_sanctification.htm">How can I find hope in times of despair?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">To him toe glory.</span>--"The Apostle," says Leighton, "having added prayer to his doctrine, adds here, you see, praise to his prayer." This is the true consolation in trouble, to extol the power of God. If His be the dominion, and He have called us to His glory, then what can we fear?<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen</span>. This doxology occurs also in <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a>, where see notes. The best manuscripts omit the word "<span class="accented">glory"</span> in this place. St. Peter has been directing the thoughts of his readers to the power of God. He will make them perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle them; he can, for "his is the might forever and ever." The Christian may well say his "<span class="accented">Amen"</span> with a thankful and adoring heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_peter/5-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">To Him [be]</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">power</span><br /><span class="grk">κράτος</span> <span class="translit">(kratos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2904.htm">Strong's 2904: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever</span><br /><span class="grk">αἰῶνας</span> <span class="translit">(aiōnas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and]</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ever.</span><br /><span class="grk">αἰώνων</span> <span class="translit">(aiōnōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amen.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀμήν</span> <span class="translit">(amēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Hebrew Word <br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_peter/5-11.htm">1 Peter 5:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_peter/5-11.htm">1 Peter 5:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_peter/5-11.htm">1 Peter 5:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_peter/5-11.htm">1 Peter 5:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_peter/5-11.htm">1 Peter 5:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_peter/5-11.htm">1 Peter 5:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_peter/5-11.htm">1 Peter 5:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_peter/5-11.htm">1 Peter 5:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_peter/5-11.htm">1 Peter 5:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_peter/5-11.htm">1 Peter 5:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_peter/5-11.htm">NT Letters: 1 Peter 5:11 To him be the glory and (1 Pet. 1P iP i Pet) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Peter 5:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Peter 5:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Peter 5:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Peter 5:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>