1 Peter 4:17

For now is the time when judgment is commencing at the house of God; and if it begin with us, what will be the end of those who obey not the gospel of God?

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

In Context

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

18And if the righteous man is hardly saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

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Cross References

Matthew 11:20Then began he to upbraid the cities in which the chief of his miracles had been wrought, because they repented not:

Luke 12:47And that servant, who knew his master’s will, and made no preparation for him, nor did according to his pleasure, shall be beaten with many stripes.

Romans 2:9tribulation and anguish upon every soul of man that doeth wickedness, of the Jew first, and also of 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 →

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