1 Peter 4:12-19 (New Revised Standard)
12
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
13
But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ's sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.
14
If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, a which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you. b
15
But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, a criminal, or even as a mischief maker.
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Yet if any of you suffers as a Christian, do not consider it a disgrace, but glorify God because you bear this name.
17
For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God; if it begins with us, what will be the end for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
18
And "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinners?"
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Therefore, let those suffering in accordance with God's will entrust themselves to a faithful Creator, while continuing to do good.
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Geneva Study Bible
John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament
John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
- 1 Peter
- 1 Peter 4
- 1 Peter 4:12
- 1 Peter 4:13
- 1 Peter 4:14
- 1 Peter 4:15
- 1 Peter 4:16
- 1 Peter 4:17
- 1 Peter 4:18
- 1 Peter 4:19
Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete)
Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise)
People's New Testament
Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament
- 1 Peter
- 1 Peter 4:12
- 1 Peter 4:13
- 1 Peter 4:14
- 1 Peter 4:15
- 1 Peter 4:16
- 1 Peter 4:17
- 1 Peter 4:18
- 1 Peter 4:19
Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)
Treasury Of Scripture Knowledge
- 1 Peter
- 1 Peter 4
- 1 Peter 4:12
- 1 Peter 4:13
- 1 Peter 4:14
- 1 Peter 4:15
- 1 Peter 4:16
- 1 Peter 4:17
- 1 Peter 4:18
- 1 Peter 4:19
Wesley's Explanatory Notes
a.
1 Peter 4:14 - Other ancient authorities add [and of power]
b.
1 Peter 4:14 - Other ancient authorities add [On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified]