1 Peter 4:18

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

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17For 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?

19Wherefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to him in well-doing as to the faithful Creator.

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Cross References

Mark 13:20And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been preserved: but for the sake of those elect, whom he hath elected, he hath shortened the days.

Luke 23:31For if they do all these things with the green wood, what will be done with 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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