1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a railer, or a coveter of other men's things.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory, and power of God, and that which is his Spirit, resteth upon you.

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

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Cross References

1 Thessalonians 4:11And that you use your endeavour to be quiet, and that you do your own business, and work with your own hands, as we commanded you: and that you walk honestly towards them that are without; and that you want nothing of any man's.

1 Timothy 5:13And withal being idle they learn to go about from house to house: and are not only idle, but tattlers also, and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

1 Peter 2:19For this is thankworthy, if for conscience towards God, a man endure sorrows, suffering wrongfully.

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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