1 Peter 4:15

for let none of you suffer as a murderer, or thief, or evil-doer, or as an inspector into other men's matters;

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

In Context

14if ye be reproached in the name of Christ — happy [are ye], because the Spirit of glory and of God upon you doth rest; in regard, indeed, to them, he is evil-spoken of, and in regard to you, he is glorified;

16and if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; and let him glorify God in this respect;

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Cross References

1 Thessalonians 4:11and to study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we did command you,

1 Timothy 5:13and at the same time also, they learn [to be] idle, going about the houses; and not only idle, but also tattlers and busybodies, speaking the things they ought not;

1 Peter 2:19for this [is] gracious, if because of conscience toward God any one doth endure sorrows, suffering unrighteously;

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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