1 Peter 4:11

if any one speaks, as [uttering] God's oracles; if any one ministers, as of the ability which God bestows; that God in all things may be glorified, through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the dominion, forever and ever. Amen.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

In Context

10according as each received a gift, ministering the same to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;

12Beloved, be not astonished at the fiery test taking place among you to prove you, as though a strange thing were befalling you;

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Cross References

Matthew 6:13And bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil[6:13].

Romans 3:2Much every way; first, indeed, that they were intrusted with the oracles of God.

Romans 12:6And having gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of our faith;

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 4:8-12

Sobriety, Watchfulness, and Charity; Improvement of Talents. ( a. d. 66.) 7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man… Read the whole commentary →

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