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1 Peter 4:11-13
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11 Whoever speaks, let it be with[a] God’s words.[b] Whoever serves, do so with the strength[c] that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong[d] the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

12 Dear friends, do not be astonished[e] that a trial by fire is occurring among you,[f] as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed[g] you may also rejoice and be glad.[h]

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  1. 1 Peter 4:11 tn Grk “if anyone speaks—as God’s words.”
  2. 1 Peter 4:11 tn Or “oracles.”
  3. 1 Peter 4:11 tn Grk “if anyone serves—with strength…”
  4. 1 Peter 4:11 tn Grk “is/are.”
  5. 1 Peter 4:12 tn Or “do not be surprised, taken aback.” The same verb occurs in 4:4.
  6. 1 Peter 4:12 tn Grk “at the burning among you, occurring to you for testing.”
  7. 1 Peter 4:13 tn Grk “in the revelation of his glory.”
  8. 1 Peter 4:13 tn The verb “be glad” is used also in 1:6 and 1:8. The verbs of v. 13b are used together in Matt 5:12 and Rev 19:7.
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1 Peter 4:11-13
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11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.(A) If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,(B) so that in all things God may be praised(C) through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.(D)

Suffering for Being a Christian

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(E) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice(F) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,(G) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.(H)

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