1 Peter 4:15

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

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 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.

16But if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him give glory to God on this very account.

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Cross References

1 Thessalonians 4:11and that you make it your study to live peaceably, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we have enjoined you;

1 Timothy 5:13And at the same time also they learn to be idle, visiting about in the houses; and not merely idle, but talkative and inquisitive, speaking things they ought not.

1 Peter 2:19For this is gracious conduct, if for conscience towards God, any man undergo sorrows, suffering wrongfully.

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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