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href="/bsb/1_peter/5.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_peter/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_peter/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_peter/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_peter/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_peter/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the Chief Shepherd having been revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_peter/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_peter/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_peter/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_peter/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_peter/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_peter/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_peter/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_peter/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_peter/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_peter/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_peter/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_peter/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_peter/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then, when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_peter/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown which will never lose its brightness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_peter/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the victor's crown of glory that will never fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_peter/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_peter/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that never fades away. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_peter/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_peter/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_peter/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And then, when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the never-withering wreath of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_peter/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_peter/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Chief Shepherd having appeared, you will receive the unfading garland of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_peter/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the Chief Shepherd having been revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_peter/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and at the manifestation of the chief Shepherd, ye shall receive the unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_peter/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the chief Shepherd having been manifested, ye shall be attired with an unfading crown of glory.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_peter/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when the prince of pastors shall appear, you shall receive a never fading crown of glory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_peter/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_peter/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive a crown of glory that will not fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And when The Chief Shepherd will be revealed, you shall receive a crown of glory from him that does not fade away.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_peter/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when the chief shepherd shall appear, you shall receive the crown of glory that fades not away.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_peter/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and chief Shepherd having appeared, you shall receive a crown of glory which will never fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_peter/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And when the arch Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that will never fade away.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_peter/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />that when the sovereign pastor shall appear, you may carry off a glorious crown, that will never fade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_peter/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And then, when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the never-withering wreath of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_peter/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and, when the Chief Shepherd is manifested, ye will obtain the unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_peter/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when the sovereign Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive an unfading crown of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_peter/5-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=918" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_peter/5.htm">Instructions to Elders</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And when</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/750.htm" title="750: Archipoimenos (N-GMS) -- The chief shepherd. From arche and poimen; a head shepherd.">Chief Shepherd</a> <a href="/greek/5319.htm" title="5319: phanerōthentos (V-APP-GMS) -- To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent.">appears,</a> <a href="/greek/2865.htm" title="2865: komieisthe (V-FIM-2P) -- From a primary komeo; properly, to provide for, i.e. to carry off.">you will receive</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4735.htm" title="4735: stephanon (N-AMS) -- A crown, garland, honor, glory. From an apparently primary stepho; a chaplet, literally or figuratively.">crown</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxēs (N-GFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">of glory</a> <a href="/greek/262.htm" title="262: amarantinon (Adj-AMS) -- Unfading, fadeless, enduring. From amarantos; amaranthine, i.e. fadeless.">that will never fade away.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a></span><br />From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10</a></span><br />Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-11.htm">Revelation 3:11</a></span><br />I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">1 Corinthians 9:25</a></span><br />Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Hebrews 2:9</a></span><br />But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:19</a></span><br />After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">Philippians 4:1</a></span><br />Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4</a></span><br />When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31</a></span><br />When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a></span><br />I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-14.htm">John 10:14</a></span><br />I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a></span><br />He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23-24</a></span><br />I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive a crown of glory that fades not away.</p><p class="hdg">the.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2</a></b></br> Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight <i>thereof</i>, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/2-25.htm">1 Peter 2:25</a></b></br> For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of David. The LORD <i>is</i> my shepherd; I shall not want.</p><p class="hdg">appear.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31</a></b></br> When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/3-3.htm">Colossians 3:3,4</a></b></br> For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7-10</a></b></br> And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, … </p><p class="hdg">a crown.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a></b></br> To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a></b></br> And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">1 Corinthians 9:25</a></b></br> And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they <i>do it</i> to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/4-18.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/james/4-14.htm">Appears</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/james/1-12.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">Fade</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">Fadeth</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Manifestation</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-20.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">Obtain</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-20.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-25.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">Unfading</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">Wreath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">Appears</a> <a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-46.htm">Fade</a> <a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Fadeth</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/genesis/4-2.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Manifestation</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">Obtain</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-11.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/1_john/1-2.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/revelation/18-13.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/revelation/2-27.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">Unfading</a> <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Wreath</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">He exhorts the elders to feed their flocks;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">the younger to obey;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">and all to be sober, watchful, and constant in the faith;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm">and to resist the cruel adversary the devil.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_peter/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And when the Chief Shepherd appears</b><br>The term "Chief Shepherd" refers to Jesus Christ, highlighting His role as the ultimate leader and caretaker of His flock, the Church. This imagery of shepherding is deeply rooted in biblical tradition, with leaders like Moses and David also being shepherds. Jesus Himself is called the "Good Shepherd" in <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>, emphasizing His sacrificial love and guidance. The anticipation of His appearing points to the Second Coming, a central hope in Christian eschatology, where Christ will return to judge and restore. This expectation is echoed in passages like <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a> and <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a>.<p><b>you will receive the crown of glory</b><br>The "crown of glory" symbolizes the eternal reward for faithful service and perseverance in the Christian life. In the Greco-Roman world, crowns were awarded to victors in athletic contests, signifying honor and achievement. This metaphor is used throughout the New Testament, such as in <a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a> and <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a>, to describe the rewards awaiting believers. The crown represents not only honor but also the believer's participation in Christ's glory, as seen in <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a>.<p><b>that will never fade away</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of the reward, contrasting it with earthly crowns made of perishable materials like laurel leaves. The imperishable nature of this crown is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">1 Corinthians 9:25</a>, where Paul speaks of an "imperishable wreath." This reflects the eternal life and glory promised to believers, underscoring the transient nature of worldly achievements compared to the everlasting rewards in God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>The apostle and author of this epistle, writing to encourage and instruct the early Christian communities.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/chief_shepherd.htm">Chief Shepherd</a></b><br>Refers to Jesus Christ, emphasizing His role as the ultimate leader and caretaker of His flock, the Church.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/crown_of_glory.htm">Crown of Glory</a></b><br>Symbolizes the eternal reward and honor that faithful believers will receive from Christ.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/elders_and_leaders.htm">Elders and Leaders</a></b><br>The immediate audience of this passage, who are being encouraged to shepherd the flock with integrity and diligence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_appearing_of_christ.htm">The Appearing of Christ</a></b><br>The future event when Jesus will return, bringing final judgment and reward.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_christ_as_shepherd.htm">The Role of Christ as Shepherd</a></b><br>Jesus is the ultimate Shepherd, guiding and protecting His people. As believers, we are called to trust in His leadership and care.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_eternal_reward.htm">The Promise of Eternal Reward</a></b><br>The "crown of glory" is a reminder of the eternal rewards awaiting those who faithfully serve Christ. This should motivate us to live with perseverance and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_leadership.htm">Faithful Leadership</a></b><br>Church leaders are called to shepherd their congregations with humility and dedication, reflecting the character of the Chief Shepherd.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_expectation_of_christ's_return.htm">Living in Expectation of Christ's Return</a></b><br>The anticipation of Christ's return should influence our daily lives, encouraging us to live in a way that honors Him and prepares us for His coming.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_peter_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_'crown_of_glory'_promise_inconsistent.htm">(1 Peter 5:4) Does the promise of an unfading “crown of glory” conflict with other biblical views on heavenly rewards, creating a theological inconsistency? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_scriptures_say_about_the_wicked.htm">What eternal rewards does the Bible promise believers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_rewards_await_us_in_heaven.htm">What rewards await us in heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'crown_of_glory,_diadem_of_beauty'.htm">What does "Crown of Glory, Diadem of Beauty" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">And when the chief Shepherd shall appear.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">And at the chief Shepherd's appearing.</span> The "and" treats it as a simple natural consequence of acting as just indicated. The beautiful word for "chief Shepherd" seems to have been invented by St. Peter, and it has been apparently imitated in <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm" title="Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,">Hebrews 13:20</a>. How could an office be more honoured than by speaking of Christ as the chief bearer of that office?<p>"<span class= "bld">A crown of glory that fadeth not away.</span>--It might perhaps be more closely, though less beautifully, represented by <span class= "ital">the glorious crown of amaranth, </span>or <span class= "ital">the amaranthine crown of glory.</span> Amaranth is the name of a flower which, like our immortelles, does not lose its colour or form. St. Peter immediately adds "of glory," lest we should think too literally of the wreath of immortelles.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And when the chief Shepherd shall appear</span>; rather, <span class="accented">is manifested</span>. The word rendered "chief Shepherd" <span class="greek">ἀρχιποίμην</span> occurs only here; it reminds us of the Lord's description of himself as "the good Shepherd," and of the "great Shepherd of the sheep" (<a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away</span>. This is the true reward of the faithful presbyter, not power or filthy lucre. Literally, it is "the crown of glory," the promised glory, the glory of the Lord which he hath promised to his chosen. "The glory which thou gavest me, I have given them" (<a href="/john/17-22.htm">John 17:22</a>). The crown is the glory; the genitive seems to be one of apposition. The Greek word here rendered "that fadeth not away" <span class="greek">ἀμαράντινος</span> is not exactly the same with that so rendered in <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a> <span class="greek">ΧΧΧ</span>; taken literally, the words used here mean an amaranthine wreath - a wreath of amaranth flowers; the general meaning remains the same, "unfading." St. Peter is thinking, not of a kingly crown, but of the wreaths worn on festive occasions or bestowed on conquerors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_peter/5-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And [when]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Chief Shepherd</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀρχιποίμενος</span> <span class="translit">(Archipoimenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_750.htm">Strong's 750: </a> </span><span class="str2">The chief shepherd. From arche and poimen; a head shepherd.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">appears,</span><br /><span class="grk">φανερωθέντος</span> <span class="translit">(phanerōthentos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5319.htm">Strong's 5319: </a> </span><span class="str2">To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you will receive</span><br /><span class="grk">κομιεῖσθε</span> <span class="translit">(komieisthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2865.htm">Strong's 2865: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary komeo; properly, to provide for, i.e. to carry off.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crown</span><br /><span class="grk">στέφανον</span> <span class="translit">(stephanon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> </span><span class="str2">A crown, garland, honor, glory. From an apparently primary stepho; a chaplet, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of glory</span><br /><span class="grk">δόξης</span> <span class="translit">(doxēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that will never fade away.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀμαράντινον</span> <span class="translit">(amarantinon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_262.htm">Strong's 262: </a> </span><span class="str2">Unfading, fadeless, enduring. 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