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Hope for the Weary Leader
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that the promise of Christ's return is the ultimate encouragement for church leaders. Facing ingratitude, discouragement, and apparent failure is common in ministry. The assurance of an eternal reward from the Chief Shepherd provides the strength to persevere faithfully.
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1 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 5:4
18th Century
Theologian
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear. The prince of the pastors—the Lord Jesus Christ. "Peter, in the passage above, ranks himself wit…
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 5:4
When the chief Shepherd shall be manifested (φανερωθεντος του αρχιποιμενος). Genitive absolute with first aorist passive participl…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 5:4
19th Century
Bishop
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear.—Or, And at the chief Shepherd’s appearing. The “and” treats it as a si…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 5:4
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…
John Calvin
On 1 Peter 5:4
16th Century
Theologian
When the chief Shepherd shall appear. Unless pastors keep this goal in view, they cannot possibly proceed earnestly in the course of their…
John Gill
On 1 Peter 5:4
17th Century
Pastor
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear This is the encouraging motive and argument to engage the elders and pastors of …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 5:1–4
17th Century
Minister
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…