1 Peter 5:11
New International Version
To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

New Living Translation
All power to him forever! Amen.

English Standard Version
To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Berean Standard Bible
To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.

Berean Literal Bible
To Him be the power to the ages of the ages. Amen.

King James Bible
To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

New King James Version
To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

New American Standard Bible
To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen.

NASB 1995
To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen.

NASB 1977
To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Legacy Standard Bible
To Him be might forever and ever. Amen.

Amplified Bible
To Him be dominion (power, authority, sovereignty) forever and ever. Amen.

Christian Standard Bible
To him be dominion forever. Amen.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The dominion belongs to Him forever. Amen.

American Standard Version
To him be the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemporary English Version
God will be in control forever! Amen.

English Revised Version
To him be the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Power belongs to him forever. Amen.

Good News Translation
To him be the power forever! Amen.

International Standard Version
Power belongs to him forever and ever! Amen.

Majority Standard Bible
To Him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

NET Bible
To him belongs the power forever. Amen.

New Heart English Bible
To him be the power forever. Amen.

Webster's Bible Translation
To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Weymouth New Testament
To Him be all power unto the Ages of the Ages! Amen.

World English Bible
To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
to Him [is] the glory and the power through the ages and the ages! Amen.

Berean Literal Bible
To Him be the power to the ages of the ages. Amen.

Young's Literal Translation
to Him is the glory, and the power -- to the ages and the ages! Amen.

Smith's Literal Translation
To him the glory and the strength for the time of times. Amen.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
To him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.

Catholic Public Domain Version
To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

New American Bible
To him be dominion forever. Amen.

New Revised Standard Version
To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
To him be glory and dominion and honour for ever and ever. Amen.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
To him is the glory, the dominion and the honor to the eternity of eternities. Amen.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
To him be glory and dominion from age to age. Amen.

Godbey New Testament
To him is the power unto the age of the ages. Amen.

Haweis New Testament
To him be glory and might for ever and ever. Amen.

Mace New Testament
to him belongs eternal glory and empire, amen.

Weymouth New Testament
To Him be all power unto the Ages of the Ages! Amen.

Worrell New Testament
To Him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Worsley New Testament
To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Benediction and Farewell
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. 12Through 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.…

Cross References
Romans 11:36
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.

Revelation 5:13
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!”

1 Timothy 1:17
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Jude 1:25
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.

Ephesians 3:21
to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:21
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.

1 Chronicles 29:11
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.

Daniel 4:34-35
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?’”

Psalm 72:18-19
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.

Psalm 145:10-13
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. ...

Revelation 1:6
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.

Revelation 4:11
“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.”

Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

Isaiah 6:3
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”


Treasury of Scripture

To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:11
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it 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.

Revelation 1:6
And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 5:13
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, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

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1 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.














To Him
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 Daniel 4:34-35, where God's dominion is described as everlasting.

be the power
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 Matthew 28:18, 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.

forever and ever
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 Psalm 90:2, 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.

Amen
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 1 Peter 5:11, 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.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Peter
The author of the epistle, one of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his leadership in the early church and his close relationship with Jesus.

2. The Early Church
The recipients of Peter's letter, consisting of believers scattered throughout Asia Minor, facing persecution and trials.

3. God
The ultimate recipient of glory and power, as acknowledged by Peter in this doxology.

4. Asia Minor
The geographical region where the recipients of the letter were located, which is modern-day Turkey.

5. Persecution
The context in which the early Christians were living, which Peter addresses throughout his letter.
Teaching Points
Acknowledging God's Sovereignty
Recognize that all power belongs to God, and our lives should reflect this truth in worship and obedience.

Eternal Perspective
Understand that God's power is not temporary but eternal, which provides hope and assurance in times of trial.

Worship as a Response
Our response to God's power and glory should be one of worship, both in personal devotion and corporate gatherings.

Living Under God's Authority
Submit to God's authority in every aspect of life, trusting in His ultimate control and purpose.

Encouragement in Trials
In the face of persecution or hardship, remember that God's power is at work, and He will ultimately prevail.(11) To him toe glory.--"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?

Verse 11. - To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. This doxology occurs also in 1 Peter 4:11, where see notes. The best manuscripts omit the word "glory" 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 "Amen" with a thankful and adoring heart.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
To Him [be]
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

power
κράτος (kratos)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2904: Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor.

forever
αἰῶνας (aiōnas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 165: From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.

[and]
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

ever.
αἰώνων (aiōnōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 165: From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.

Amen.
ἀμήν (amēn)
Hebrew Word
Strong's 281: Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.


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