1 Peter 4:14,19 - Compare All Versions

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If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

If you are insulted because you bear the name of Christ, you will be blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you.

So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you.

If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ,  you are blessed, because the Spirit  of glory and of God  rests on you.

So then, let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust themselves  to a faithful Creator while doing what is good.

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 he is glorified.

Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

If you’re abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It’s the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others. If they’re on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that’s a different matter. But if it’s because you’re a Christian, don’t give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name!

It’s judgment time for God’s own family. We’re first in line. If it starts with us, think what it’s going to be like for those who refuse God’s Message! If good people barely make it, What’s in store for the bad? So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he’s doing, and he’ll keep on doing it.

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, and of God, rests upon you.

Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God are to entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.

If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God’s salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you—He whom they curse, you glorify]. [Is 11:2]

Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with the will of God must [continue to] do right and commit their souls [for safe-keeping] to the faithful Creator.

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God , rests on you.

So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good.