1 Peter 4:18

And if the righteous is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

In Context

17Because 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?

19So let those indeed suffering according to the will of God submit their souls to the faithful Creator, in good work.

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Cross References

Mark 13:20And unless the Lord shortened those days, no flesh would be saved: but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He shortened the days.

Luke 23:31Because if they do these things in the green tree, what may be done in the dry?

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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