Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Peter 5:4
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1 Peter5:4
4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear , ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away .
The Lord Jesus Christ, the only Prince of Pastours, called the great Shepherd of the Sheep, Heb. 13.20. as here the chief Shepherd, not only for his super-eminent Dignity over all other Pastours, but because of the Power he hath over them, they being all subject to his Authority, receiving their Charge from him, and exercising their Office in his Name, and being accountable to him for their Administrations.
See chap. 1.7, 13. and 4.13.
Or, carry away, viz. from Christ, who, as the Judge, shall award it to you.
Either, a glorious Crown, or, that Glory which shall be as a Crown to you. It is called a Crown of Righteousness, 2 Tim. 4.8. A Crown of Life, Jam. 1.12.
In opposition to those Crowns which were given to Conquerors in War, and in publick Games, which were made of perishable Flowers or Herbs. See chap. 1.4. and 1 Cor. 9.25.
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