1 Peter 4:17

Because the time has come for judgment to begin at God's house; now if it starts with us, what will be the end of those who keep disobeying the Gospel of God?

Family 35 New Testament

In The King James Version

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

In Context

16but if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.

18Also, ‘If the righteous one is saved with difficulty, where will the godless and sinful person appear?’

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Cross References

Matthew 11:20Then He began to reproach the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent.

Luke 12:47“That servant who knew his master's will, but neither got ready nor did according to that will, will be beaten with many blows.

Romans 2:9tribulation and anguish, upon every human soul who works at the evil, whether Jew (first) or 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 →

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