1 Peter 4:18

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

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 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?

19Therefore also, let those who are suffering in accordance with the will of God entrust their souls in well-doing to a faithful Creator.

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Cross References

Mark 13:20and but for the fact that the Lord has cut short those days, no one would escape; but for the sake of His own People whom He has chosen for Himself He has cut short the days.

Luke 23:31For if they are doing these things in the case of the green tree, what will be done in that of the 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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