1 Peter 4:11-13

Expanded Bible

¹¹ Anyone who speaks should speak ·words from God [or oracles from God; or as one bringing God’s message]. Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be ·praised [glorified] through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to him forever and ever [Col. 3:17]. Amen.

Suffering as a Christian

¹² ·My friends [Beloved], do not be surprised at the ·terrible trouble [fiery ordeal; Zech. 13:9; Mal. 3:1–3] which now comes to test you. Do not think that something strange is happening to you. ¹³ But ·be happy [rejoice] that you are sharing in Christ’s sufferings so that you will ·be happy and full of joy [^Lrejoice exulting/joyously] ·when Christ comes again in glory [^Lat the revelation of his glory].