1 Peter 4:17
Because the time is come that judgment should begin from the house of God; but if it begin first from us, what shall be the end of those who obey not the gospel of God?
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
16but if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this name.
18And if the righteous is with difficulty saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
Cross References
Matthew 11:20Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his miracles were done, because they repented not.
Luke 12:47And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and prepared not, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;
Romans 2:9tribulation and distress, upon every soul of man that works evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Greek;
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 →