Exodus 33:22
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22 When my glory passes I will set you in the cleft of the rock and will cover you with my hand until I have passed by.
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Isaiah 62:3
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3 You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the Lord,
a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
2 Timothy 4:8
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8 [a]From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day,(A) and not only to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance.
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- 4:8 When the world is judged at the parousia, all who have eagerly looked for the Lord’s appearing and have sought to live according to his teachings will be rewarded. The crown is a reference to the laurel wreath placed on the heads of victorious athletes and conquerors in war; cf. 2 Tm 2:5; 1 Cor 9:25.
1 Peter 5:4
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4 (A)And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.[a]
Advice to the Community.[b]
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- 5:4 See note on 1 Pt 2:25.
- 5:5–11 The community is to be subject to the presbyters and to show humility toward one another and trust in God’s love and care (1 Pt 5:5–7). With sobriety, alertness, and steadfast faith they must resist the evil one; their sufferings are shared with Christians everywhere (1 Pt 5:8–9). They will be strengthened and called to eternal glory (1 Pt 5:10–11).
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