In the New Testament, five crowns are promised by God to faithful Christians, to be given after Christ's return as King of kings. These crowns—glory, incorruption, life, rejoicing, and righteousness—raise questions about whether they are figurative or literal, separate rewards or aspects of the same crown, and if all Christians receive them. Two Greek words, stephanos and diadema, are translated as crown, with diadema symbolizing royal power, authority, or dignity, while stephanos often represents victory, appreciation, and success. The crown of glory, mentioned in I Peter 5:2-4, is a reward for those who shepherd God's flock willingly and as examples, receiving a crown that does not fade away when the Chief Shepherd appears. Glory, from the Greek doxa, signifies magnificence, excellence, and dignity, and God expects all to mature into leaders whose light shines before men to glorify their Father in heaven. The crown of rejoicing, noted in I Thessalonians 2:19, is tied to the joy of seeing Christian brethren in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ at His coming. This stephanos reflects victory and appreciation for labor and love shown in ministering to others, with God rewarding each according to their efforts in helping others toward salvation. The crown of righteousness, referenced in II Timothy 4:8, is promised by the Lord, the righteous Judge, to those who have loved His appearing. It involves pursuing righteousness through godly living, aligning with God's standards, and achieving victory over sin with Christ's help to receive this crown at His return.