1 Peter 4:15

for no one of you should suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

In Context

14If you are reproached on account of Christ, happy are you: for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you. On their part he is reviled, but on your part he is glorified:

16But if any one suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God on this account.

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Cross References

1 Thessalonians 4:11and that you earnestly endeavor to live quietly, and that you attend to your own business, and work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

1 Timothy 5:13At the same time, also, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also, and busybodies, speaking things which are not proper.

1 Peter 2:19For this is praiseworthy, if any one, on account of conscience toward God, endure sorrows, suffering unjustly.

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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