Be subject (οποταγητε). Second aorist passive imperative of υποτασσω.

Unto the elder (πρεσβυτεροις). Dativ…

Likewise, ye younger. This refers to all younger persons of either sex.

Submit yourselves unto the elder. This means with …

Likewise, you younger.—Self-submission has been, at least tacitly, instilled in the pastors in 1 Peter 5:3; so the wri…

“Young men” most likely refers to young men in general. The women are not mentioned because their activity in the churches was limited in Peter’s t…

Likewise, you younger. The word elder is used here in a sense different from what it had before, for it is necessary, when a cont…

Likewise you younger
Not in office, as if inferior officers to bishops were here intended, who ought to be subject to them; fo…

Humility preserves peace and order in all Christian churches and societies; pride disturbs them. Where God gives grace to be humble, He will give w…