1 Peter 5:10

New Testament Epistle (General) ASV (1901)

What does 1 Peter 5:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
1 Peter 5:10 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Peter 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10And 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.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But the God of all grace, etc.] Who has riches of grace, an immense plenty of it in himself, has treasured up a fulness of grace in his Son; is the author of all the blessings of grace, of electing, adopting, justifying, pardoning, and regenerating grace; and is the giver of the several graces of the Spirit, as faith, hope, love, repentance, etc. and of all the supplies of grace; and by this character is God the Father described as the object of prayer, to encourage souls to come to the throne of his grace, and pray, and hope for, and expect a sufficiency of his grace in every time of need; as well as to show that the sufferings of the saints here are but for a while; that they are in love…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Comforting assurance that God will finally "perfect" His work of "grace" in them, after they have undergone the necessary previous suffering. But--Only do you watch and resist the foe: God will perform the rest [BENGEL]. of all grace--(Compare Pe1 4:10). The God to whom as its source all grace is to be referred; who in grace completes what in grace He began. He from the first "called (so the oldest manuscripts read for "us") unto (with a view to) glory." He will not let His purpose fall short of completion. If He does so in punishing, much more in grace. The three are fitly conjoined: the call, the glory to which we are called, and the way (suffering); the fourth is the ground of the…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But the God of all grace - The God who imparts all needful grace. It was proper in their anticipated trials to direct them to God, and to breathe forth in their behalf an earnest and affectionate prayer that they might be supported. A prayer of this kind by an apostle would also be to them a sort of pledge or assurance that the needed grace would be granted them. Who hath called us unto his eternal glory - And who means, therefore, that we shall be saved. As he has called us to his glory, we need not apprehend that he will leave or forsake us. On the meaning of the word called, see the notes at Ephesians 4:1. After that ye have suffered a while - After you have suffered as long as he shall…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Now the God of all grace - By which alone the whole work is begun, continued, and finished in your soul. After ye have suffered a while - A very little while compared with eternity. Himself - Ye have only to watch and resist the devil: the rest God will perform. Perfect - That no defect may remain. Stablish - That nothing may overthrow you. Strengthen - That ye may conquer all adverse power. And settle you - As an house upon a rock. So the apostle, being converted, does now "strengthen his brethren." 1 Peter 5:12”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“5:10 a little while: Sufferings on this earth—while sometimes appearing to be endless—are in fact only momentary compared with the glorious eternity that believers will spend with God (cp. 1:6; Rom 8:18; 2 Cor 4:16-18).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the God: Exo 34:6, Exo 34:7; Psa 86:5, Psa 86:15; Mic 7:18, Mic 7:19; Rom 5:20, Rom 5:21, Rom 15:5, Rom 15:13; Co2 13:11; Heb 13:20 who: Pe1 1:15; Rom 8:28-30, Rom 9:11, Rom 9:24; Co1 1:9; Th1 2:12; Th2 2:14; Ti1 6:12; Ti2 1:9; Pe2 1:3 eternal: Co2 4:17; Ti2 2:10; Heb 9:15; Jo1 2:25 after: Pe1 1:6, Pe1 1:7; Co2 4:17 make: Co2 13:11; Th2 2:17; Heb 13:21; Jde 1:24 stablish: Col 2:7; Th2 2:17, Th2 3:3 strengthen: Psa 138:7; Zac 10:6, Zac 10:12; Luk 22:32; Phi 4:13; Col 1:22, Col 1:23 settle: Pe1 4:11 1 Peter 5:11”
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