1 Peter 5:4

Translations

Modern

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Traditional

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

Literal

And on the Chief Shepherd having been made manifest, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

Latin

Et cum apparuerit princeps pastorum, percipietis immarcescibilem gloriæ coronam.

Original

Greek

English

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Notes

1 Peter 5:1–4

Elders were the spiritual leaders of the early churches (see also Acts 14:23; 20:17; 1 Timothy 5:17–19; Titus 1:5; James 5:14). By calling himself a fellow elder, Peter shows he shares their responsibilities and the guidance he offers them.

1 Peter 5:1–14

Peter concludes the letter with directions to:

elders (5:1–4),
younger people (5:5), and
the entire church (5:5–11).

He then gives final greetings and ends the letter (5:12–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Empowering Leadership Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader The Day Is Coming The Household The Servant-Leader The Shepherd

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