1 Peter 4:13

but, in so far as ye share in Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that also, at the revelation of his glory, ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

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

14If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; because the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you; [on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.][4:14]

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Cross References

Matthew 5:12Rejoice, and exult; because great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

Matthew 25:21His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant; thou wast faithful over a little, I will set thee over much. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Matthew 25:31And when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then will he sit on his throne of glory.

Mark 8:38For whoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will also the Son of man be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Luke 17:30After the same manner will it be, in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

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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