1 Peter 4:16 - Compare All Versions
1 Peter 4:16 NIV (New International Version)
However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
1 Peter 4:16 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.
1 Peter 4:16 NLT (New Living Translation)
But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name!
1 Peter 4:16 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed but let him glorify God in having that name.
1 Peter 4:16 KJV (King James Version)
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
1 Peter 4:16 NKJV (New King James Version)
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.
1 Peter 4:14-16 MSG (The Message)
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!
1 Peter 4:16 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.
1 Peter 4:16 AMP (Amplified Bible)
but if anyone suffers [ill-treatment] as a Christian [because of his belief], he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God [because he is considered worthy to suffer] in this name.
1 Peter 4:16 NET (New English Translation)
But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.