1 Peter 4:15

If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer, or a thief, or a criminal, or as a gossip—

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In The King James Version

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

In Context

14If you are cursed in Christ's name, you're blessed, for God's glorious Spirit rests on you.

16but if it's as a Christian, then you don't need to be ashamed. Instead praise God that you're called by that name!

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Cross References

1 Thessalonians 4:11Try to live a quiet life, minding your own business, doing your own work, as we've already explained to you,

1 Timothy 5:13They also get used to a lazy life, just visiting each other in their homes. Not only lazy, but they gossip and meddle, talking about things they shouldn't.

1 Peter 2:19For this is what grace is: to endure life's pain and unfair suffering, keeping your focus on God.

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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