1 Peter 4:11

If any man speak, let it be as one who speaks the oracles of God; if any man serves, let him do it as by the strength which God supplies: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

In Context

10As every man has received a gift, so he should use it to serve one another, as befits good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial which comes upon you to test you, as though some strange thing was happened to you:

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Cross References

Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Romans 3:2Much in every way: First, because the oracles of God were entrusted to them.

Romans 12:6Having gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, according to the proportion of our faith;

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 4:8-12

Sobriety, Watchfulness, and Charity; Improvement of Talents. ( a. d. 66.) 7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man… Read the whole commentary →

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