1 Peter 4:17
Because it is time that judgment should begin from the house of God: and if it is first from us, what shall be the end of those who obey not the gospel of God?
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
16but if as a Christian, be not ashamed, but glorify God in this name.
18And if the righteous is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
Cross References
Matthew 11:20Then He began to upbraid the cities in which the most mighty works of His were performed, because they did not repent.
Luke 12:47But that servant knowing the will of his lord, and not preparing or doing according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
Romans 2:9Tribulation and anguish upon every soul of man that is working out evil, both the Jew first, and 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 →