1 Peter 4:14

If ye suffer reproach for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: by them indeed he is blasphemed, but by you he is glorified.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 ye share in the sufferings of Christ rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory also ye may hail him with exultations.

15Let no one of you then suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or a meddler in other persons’ business.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:16Just so let your light shine before men, 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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