When the chief Shepherd shall be manifested (φανερωθεντος του αρχιποιμενος). Genitive absolute with first aorist passive participl…

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear. The prince of the pastors—the Lord Jesus Christ. "Peter, in the passage above, ranks himself wit…

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear.—Or, And at the chief Shepherd’s appearing. The “and” treats it as a si…

Those elders who are faithful will receive a “crown of glory that does not fade away.” The “crown” (GK 5109) could be a garland or wreath made of l…

When the chief Shepherd shall appear. Unless pastors keep this goal in view, they cannot possibly proceed earnestly in the course of their…

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear This is the encouraging motive and argument to engage the elders and pastors of …

The apostle Peter does not command, but exhorts. He does not claim power to rule over all pastors and churches.

It was the unique honor of P…