1 Peter 4:17

For the time is, that judgment shall begin from the house of Aloha. But if from us it begin, what is the end (to be) of them who obey not the gospel of Aloha?

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

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 he suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify Aloha in that very name.

18And if the righteous scarcely be saved, the wicked and the sinner where shall he be found?

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Cross References

Matthew 11:20Then began Jeshu to reproach those cities in which were done many of his miracles, and which did not repent,

Luke 12:47And that servant who knew the will of his lord, and prepared not himself according to his will, shall be beaten with many

Romans 2:9and affliction and distress, upon every man who worketh evils; to Jihudoyee first, and to Aramoyee;

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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