1 Peter 4:17

For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God. If it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey God's gospel? 1

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For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

In Context

16But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; instead, let him glorify God with that name.

18And “If it is difficult for the righteous to be saved, 1 what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

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Cross References

Jeremiah 25:29For see, I am about to bring disaster on the city that is called by my name, and should you yourselves be free from punishment? You will not be free, for I am calling a sword against all the inhabitants of the land!—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts.'

Ezekiel 9:6either old man, young man, virgin, little children or women. Kill all of them! But do not approach anyone who has the mark on his head. Begin at my sanctuary!” So they began with the elders who were in front of the house.

Malachi 3:5“Then I will approach you for judgment. I will quickly become a witness against the sorcerers, the adulterers, the false witnesses, and against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, those who oppress the widow and the fatherless, against those who turn away the foreigner, and against those who do not honor me,” says Yahweh of hosts.

Matthew 11:20Then Jesus began to rebuke the cities in which most of his mighty deeds were done, because they had not repented.

Luke 12:47That servant, having known his lord's will, and not having prepared or done according to his will, will be beaten with many blows.

Romans 2:9God will bring tribulation and distress on every human soul that has practiced evil, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

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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