Sumpresbuteros identifies the speaker in 1 Peter 5:1 as sharing the standing of those addressed as elders.

Its sole attested use identifies the speaker alongside the elders being addressed, presenting him as one who shares their elder status in 1 Peter 5:1.

1. One who shares the elders' standing · dominant

   In 1 Peter 5:1, the nominative singular masculine form identifies the speaker as he appeals to “the elders among you.” The APB renders the clause “the fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ,” placing this designation beside his witness and participation statements.

   1 Peter 5:1

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Peter 5:1, the APB presents the designation as “the fellow elder” within the speaker's description. The clause rather than the English phrase alone supports the identification.