1 Peter 4:14

If you are being reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the spirit of glory and of God is resting upon you.

Montgomery 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 be glad in the degree in which you share in the sufferings of Christ; so that when his glory shall be revealed, you too may be glad with triumphant gladness.

15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as a spy upon other people’s business.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:16"So let your light shine before men that they may see good you do, and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

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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