1 Peter 5:4 web — When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.

World English Bible

"When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away."

— 1 Peter 5:4, World English Bible

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1 Peter 5 — Context

1

I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.

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Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

3

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

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When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.

5

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

6

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

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casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 5:4 say?
1 Peter 5:4 in the World English Bible reads: “When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.”
Where is 1 Peter 5:4 in the Bible?
1 Peter 5:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 5, verse 4.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 5:4.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 5:4 in?
1 Peter 5:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 5:4?
1 Peter 5:4 reads (WEB): “When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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