1 Peter 4:17

Because the time to begin judgment is from the house of God, and if first from us, what is the end of those who disobey the good-news of God?

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In The King James Version

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

In Context

16But if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this regard.

18And if the righteous man is scarcely saved, where will the irreverent and sinful man appear?

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Cross References

Jeremiah 25:29For, lo, I begin to work evil at the city which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished. For I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, says LORD of hosts.

Ezekiel 9:6Kill utterly the old man, the young man, and the virgin, and little sons, and women, but come not near any man upon whom is the mark. And begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the old men who were before the house.

Malachi 3:5And I will come near to you to judgment, and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the FALSE swearers, and against those who oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the f

Matthew 11:20Then he began to upbraid the cities in which most of his mighty works occurred, because they did not repent.

Luke 12:47And that bondman who knew his lord's will, and who did not prepare, nor do according to his will, will be beaten much,

Romans 2:9pressure and restriction, upon every soul of man who produces evil, both of the Jew first, and of the Greek,

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 4:13-19

Fortitude and Circumspection; Advice to Suffering Christians. ( a. d. 66.) 12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part… Read the whole commentary →

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