1 Peter 4:11

If any one speak, let it be as declaring the oracles of God: if any one minister, let it be as from the power which God affordeth him: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

10as every one hath received a gift, imparting it to each other, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

12Beloved, be not surprised at the fiery trial coming upon you, which is to try you, as if some strange thing befel you:

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Cross References

Matthew 6:13and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one: for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever. Amen."

Romans 3:2Much, every way: chiefly, because they were intrusted with the oracles of God.

Romans 12:6But having different gifts, according to the grace conferred upon us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of 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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