1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer for being a murderer, or a thief, or a slanderer, or one who covets what belongs to another.

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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 for the name of Christ, you will be blessed, because that which is of the honor, glory, and power of God, and that which is of his Spirit, rests upon you.

16But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, he should not be ashamed. Instead, he should glorify God in that name.

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Cross References

1 Thessalonians 4:11to choose work that allows you to be tranquil, and to carry out your business and to do your work with your own hands, just as we have instructed you,

1 Timothy 5:13And being at the same time also idle, they learn to go from house to house, being not only idle, but also talkative and curious, speaking of things which do not concern them.

1 Peter 2:19For this is grace: when, because of God, a man willingly endures sorrows, suffering injustice.

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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