1 Peter 5:4
“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
1 Peter 5:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And when the prince of pastors shall appear, you shall receive a never fading crown of glory.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.
- DARBYDarby
- And when the chief shepherd is manifested ye shall receive the unfading crown of glory.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and at the manifestation of the chief Shepherd, ye shall receive the unfading crown of glory.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of glory that will never fade away.
Context: 1 Peter 5
2Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
3Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
About 1 Peter 5: Shepherds and Sheep
This chapter addresses the leadership in the community of believers, encouraging elders to lead with humility and care for the flock. The author also encourages all believers to submit to authority and to cast their anxieties on God.
Commentary
In 1 Peter 5, the apostle Peter continues to provide instruction and encouragement to the believers in the churches of Asia Minor. He begins by exhorting the elders to lead the flock of God with humility and diligence, and to be examples of faith and love. He then turns his attention to the younger members of the church, urging them to submit to the elders and to clothe themselves with humility. Peter also warns them to be on guard against the devil, who is like a roaring lion seeking to devour them.