1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a meddler in other men's affairs.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

In Context

14Blessed are you if you are insulted for the name of Christ; for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

16Yet if any man suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God that he bears that name.

Read all of 1 Peter 4

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 4:11And that you aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

1 Timothy 5:13Besides, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

1 Peter 2:19For this is commendable, if for the sake of conscience toward God, a man endures sorrow while suffering wrongfully.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 1 Peter 4:15