1 Peter 4:14

And if ye are reproached on account of the name of the Messiah, happy are ye: for the glorious Spirit of God resteth upon you.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 rejoice, that ye participate in the sufferings of the Messiah, that so ye may also rejoice and exult at the revelation of his glory.

15Only let none of you suffer, as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:16Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and may glorify 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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