1 Peter 4:12-19

Revised Geneva Translation

¹² Dearly beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is among you (to test you), as though some strange thing had come to you.

¹³ But rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings! So that when His glory shall appear, you may be glad and rejoice!

¹⁴ If you are railed upon for the Name of Christ, you are blessed! For the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you (Who on their part is blasphemed, but on your part is glorified).

¹⁵ But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or as a busybody.

¹⁶ But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed. But let him glorify God in this behalf.

¹⁷ For the time has come that judgment must begin at the house of God. If it first begins with us, what shall the end be of those who do not obey the Gospel of God?

¹⁸ “And if the righteous are scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?”

¹⁹ Therefore, let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.