V.1-4 The older men were to be examples of the Christian life. Peter had been a witness of the suffering of Christ, and he was going to be a partaker of the glory which is coming.
V.4 Rewards are coming!
V.7 The more accurate translation of this is, “Having cast all your cares etc.” Don’t take them back again!
V.8-9 These show how much the Lord loves us. Satan hates us, and will try to get our thoughts away from the Lord.
V.10 God will keep us until that day! When we think about this, we shall know what to keep away from in this world which hates Him.