And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
What does 1 Peter 5:4 mean?
The apostle Peter does not command, but exhorts. He does not claim power to rule over all pastors and churches.
Key themes
HopeSuffering and trialsTruthExile
Read with
Keep this verse inside 1 Peter 5:1-5 and alongside a few nearby related passages.