1 Peter 4:17

For the time has come for judgment, which must begin with the household of God: and if it begins with us, what shall the end be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

In Context

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

18And if it is with difficulty that the righteous are saved, what shall become of the ungodly and the sinner?

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Cross References

Matthew 11:20Then he began to rebuke the cities in which most of his miracles had been done, because they did not repent:

Luke 12:47And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and did not prepare himself, and did not do his will, shall be beaten with many blows.

Romans 2:9There shall be tribulation and anguish upon every soul of man who does evil, first for the Jew, and also for the Greek;

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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