1 Peter 4:12-19
Legacy Standard Bible
Sharing the Suffering of Christ
12 (A)Beloved, do not be surprised at the (B)fiery trial among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you. 13 But to the degree you are (C)sharing the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the (D)revelation of His glory (E)you may rejoice with exultation. 14 If you are insulted [a](F)for the name of Christ, (G)you are blessed, (H)because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 Make sure that (I)none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a [b](J)troublesome meddler; 16 but if anyone suffers as a (K)Christian, he is not to be put to shame, but is to (L)glorify God in this name. 17 For it is time for judgment (M)to begin [c]with (N)the house of God; and if it (O)begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those (P)who do not obey the (Q)gospel of God? 18 (R)And if it is with difficulty that the righteous is saved, [d]what will become of the (S)godless man and the sinner? 19 Therefore, those also who suffer according to (T)the will of God must entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing good.
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- 1 Peter 4:14 Lit in
- 1 Peter 4:15 Lit one who oversees others’ affairs
- 1 Peter 4:17 Lit from
- 1 Peter 4:18 Lit where will appear
1 Peter 4:12-19
Evangelical Heritage Version
Sharing in the Sufferings of Christ
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery trial that is happening among you to test you, as if something strange were happening to you. 13 Instead rejoice whenever you are sharing in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
14 If you are insulted in connection with the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory[a] and of God rests on you.[b] 15 Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, a thief, a criminal, or as a meddler. 16 But if you suffer for being a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God in connection with this name.[c] 17 For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God. Now if it begins with us, what will be the end for those who disobey the gospel of God? 18 And if it is hard for the righteous to be saved, where will the ungodly sinner end up? 19 So let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to their faithful Creator while doing what is good.
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- 1 Peter 4:14 Some witnesses to the text add and of power.
- 1 Peter 4:14 Some witnesses to the text add They blaspheme him, but you glorify him.
- 1 Peter 4:16 Some witnesses to the text read in this matter.
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