1 Peter 4:14

If you suffer reproach in the name of Christ, happy are you, because the spirit of the glory and the spirit of God rest on you.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice; in order that you may also rejoice in the revelation of his glory, being glad.

15But let no one of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other people's business:

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Cross References

Matthew 5:16Let your light so shine before the people, in order that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.

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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