1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, he should do so as one who speaks the oracles of God; if anyone serves, he should do so as one who serves from strength as God supplies it, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

In Context

10As each of you has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you to test you, as though a strange thing were happening to you.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yoʋrs is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Romans 3:2Much in every way. First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.

Romans 12:6We have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If someone's gift is prophecy, he should prophesy in proportion to his faith;

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 4:8-12

Sobriety, Watchfulness, and Charity; Improvement of Talents. ( a. d. 66.) 7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man… Read the whole commentary →

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