1 Peter 5:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)4 And when the Supreme Shepherd [i.e., Jesus] comes back, you will receive [for your effort] a glorious crown [of reward] that will never fade away [Note: The idea of “fading away” is suggested by the wilting of the laurel wreath bestowed on the winner of an athletic contest]. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17694 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition4 And [then] when the Chief Shepherd is revealed, you will win the conqueror's crown of glory. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)4 And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away. See the chapterCommon English Bible4 And when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive an unfading crown of glory. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version4 And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory. See the chapter |