1 Peter 4:15
For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a busybody in other men's matters;
Noyes Bible
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.
Cross References
1 Thessalonians 4:11and to study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
1 Timothy 5:13and withal they learn to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also, and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
1 Peter 2:19For this is acceptable, if any one on account of a sense of duty to God endureth hardships, suffering wrongfully.
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 →