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If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed (literally, you are blessed when people criticize you): This verse reflects the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 5:11–12.
Peter gives Christians one final instruction about how to face the trials that will surely come.
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Glory Peter, First Letter of Spiritual Gifts
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities of Saints: End in Joy and Blessedness Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Afflictions of Saints, End in Joy and Blessedness Blasphemy: Christ Assailed With Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Constancy: Under Suffering False Accusation: General Scriptures Concerning Free Speech Glorifying God: Accomplished by Suffering for Christ Happiness of Saints in This Life is Derived From: Suffering for Christ Martyrs Meddling Persecution of the Righteous Reviling and Reproaching: Happiness of Enduring, for Christ's Sake Ridicule Risk Self Acceptance Suffering for Christ The Gift of the Holy Spirit is Permanent The Holy Spirit: is God: As the Spirit of Glory and of God Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Glory