1 Peter 5:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 5:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 5:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 5:4 — KJV
“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
— 1 Peter 5:4 (KJV)
1 Peter 5:4 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 5:4
“And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:4: glory, away
“And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:4: shepherd, away
“And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:4: appear, glory
“And Moses said, This is the thing which the LORD commanded that ye should do: and the glory of the LORD shall appear unto you.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:4: appear, glory
“And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:4: appear, glory
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