1 Peter 4:18

If the righteous man is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17It 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?

19So let those who are suffering according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well-doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

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Cross References

Mark 13:20And had not the Lord cut short those days, not a single person would escape; but for the elect’s sake whom he has chosen, he has cut them short.

Luke 23:31"For if this is what they do in the green tree, what will they do in 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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