1 Peter 4:14

If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

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 he is glorified.

In Context

13but, in so far as ye share in Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that also at the manifestation of his glory ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.

15For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a busybody in other men's matters;

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Cross References

Psalms 49:9Too costly is the redemption of his life, And he giveth it up for ever.

Psalms 146:5Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help; Whose hope is in the LORD, his God;

Isaiah 51:7Hearken to me, ye that know righteousness, The people in whose heart is my law! Fear ye not the reproach of men, Nor be disheartened by their revilings!

Matthew 5:16In like manner let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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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