1 Peter 4:13
Be happy to the extent that you share in Christ's suffering, because when he appears in his glory, you will be incredibly happy!
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In Context
12My friends, don't be alarmed at the “ordeals of fire” you're having, as if these were unexpected.
14If you are cursed in Christ's name, you're blessed, for God's glorious Spirit rests on you.
Cross References
Isaiah 35:10Those the Lord has set free will return, singing as they enter Jerusalem, wearing crowns of everlasting joy. They are overcome with thankfulness and happiness; sorrow and sadness simply disappear.
Matthew 5:12Be glad, be really glad, for you will receive a great reward in heaven—for they persecuted the prophets who came before you in just the same way.
Matthew 25:21His master said to him, ‘You've done well—you are a good, faithful servant. You have proved yourself trustworthy over small things, so now I'm placing you in charge over many things. Be happy because I'm really pleased with you!’
Matthew 25:31But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his majestic throne.
Mark 8:38If you're ashamed to acknowledge me and what I say among this unfaithful and sinful people, then the Son of man will be ashamed to acknowledge you when he comes with his Father's glory with the holy angels.”
Luke 17:30The day when the Son of man appears will be just like that.
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 →