1 Peter 4:17

For the time has come for judgement to begin, and to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who reject God's Good News?

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

16If, however, any one suffers because he is a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God for being permitted to bear that name.

18And if it is difficult even for a righteous man to be saved, what will become of irreligious men and sinners?

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Cross References

Matthew 11:20Then began He to upbraid the towns where most of His mighty works had been done--because they had not repented.

Luke 12:47And that servant who has been told his Master's will and yet made no preparation and did not obey His will, will receive many lashes.

Romans 2:9coming upon the soul of every man and woman who deliberately does wrong--upon the Jew first, and then upon the Gentile;

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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