1 Peter 4:16
But if he suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on account of this name.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
15Only let none of you suffer, as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer.
Cross References
Acts 11:26And when he had found him, he brought him with him to Antioch. And a whole year they met together in the church, and instructed many people. From that time forth, the disciples were first called CHRISTIANS, at Antioch.
Romans 5:2By whom we are brought by faith into this grace, in which we stand and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Philippians 1:20So that I hope and expect, that I shall in nothing be put to shame; but with uncovered face, as at all times, so now, the Messiah will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.
2 Timothy 1:12Therefore I suffer these things: and I am not ashamed; for I know in whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is competent to keep for me my deposit against that day.
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 →