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1 Peter 5:4
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And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
About 1 Peter 5:4
Few verses address The Pastor in the Bible and Pastoring in the Bible as directly as 1 Peter 5:4. This New Testament passage from the epistle of 1 Peter has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Jeremiah 3:15
“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
- John 21:16
“He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.”
- Acts 20:28
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”
- Ephesians 4:11
“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”
- 1 Timothy 3:2
“A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;”
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Pray through 1 Peter 5:4 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of The Pastor in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.