1 Peter 4:11

If any man speak, let it be agreeably to the oracles of God; if any man act as a deacon, let it be from the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory and might for ever and ever. Amen.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

In Context

10Let every one, according as he hath received a gift, minister it to others, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

12Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery trial among you which is to bring you to the test, as though something strange happened to you;

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Cross References

Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen!

Romans 3:2Much in every view: the principal one indeed is, that the oracles of God were entrusted to them.

Romans 12:6Having then different gifts according to the grace which is given unto us, if it be prophecy, speak according to the analogy of faith;

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 4:8-12

Sobriety, Watchfulness, and Charity; Improvement of Talents. ( a. d. 66.) 7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man… Read the whole commentary →

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