1 Peter 4:15

But 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:

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

In Context

14If 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.

16but if as a Christian, be not ashamed, but glorify God in this name.

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Cross References

1 Thessalonians 4:11and that you aspire to be quiet, and to prosecute your own employments, and work with your hands, as we proclaimed unto you;

1 Timothy 5:13and at the same time they learn to be idle, going about houses; and not only idle, but also loquacious even busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

1 Peter 2:19For this is grace, if, through the conscience of God, one bears sorrows and suffering unjustly.

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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