1 Peter 4:18

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

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

In Context

17For 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?

19Therefore, let those who suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to a faithful Creator by doing right.

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Cross References

Mark 13:20And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no one would be saved: but for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened the days.

Luke 23:31For if they do these things when the wood is green, what shall happen when it is dry?

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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