1 Peter 4:17
It is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it first begin with us, what shall be the end of those who are disobedient to the gospel?
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
18If the righteous man is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
Cross References
Matthew 11:20Then he began to upbraid the cities in which most of his mighty works had been done, because they had not repented.
Luke 12:47"The slave who knew his Lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, will be beaten with many lashes,
Romans 2:9Anguish and calamity will be upon every soul of man who practises evil, upon the Jew first, and also upon the Gentile;
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 →