1 Peter 4:11

When any one speaks, let him speak as one who is delivering the oracles of God. When any one is endeavouring to serve others, let him do so in reliance on the strength which God supplies; so that in everything God may be honour ed through Jesus Christ — to whom be ascribed all honour and might for ever and ever. Amen.

Twentieth Century 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

10Whatever the gift that each has received, use it in the service of others, as good stewards of the varied bounty of God.

12Dear friends, do not be astonished at the fiery trials that you are passing through, to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:13and take us not into temptation, but deliver us from Evil.’

Romans 3:2Great in every way. First of all, because the Jews were entrusted with God’s utterances.

Romans 12:6Since our gifts differ in accordance with the particular charge entrusted to us, if our gift is to preach, let our preaching correspond to 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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