1 Peter 4:16
But if any suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God herein.
1770 John Worsley NT
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Acts 11:26And they assembled in the church a whole year, and taught much people: and the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
Romans 5:2through whom also we have admission by faith into this grace in which we stand, and boast in hope of the glory of God.
Philippians 1:20According to my earnest expectation and hope, that I shall be put to shame in nothing; but that with all freedom of speech, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.
2 Timothy 1:12for which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know in whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him against that day.
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 →