1 Peter 4:14

Suffering as Christians · 1 Peter 4:12–19
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Translations

Modern
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Traditional
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.
Literal
If you are reproached in the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Latin
Si exprobramini in nomine Christi, beati eritis: quoniam quod est honoris, gloriæ, et virtutis Dei, et qui est ejus Spiritus, super vos requiescit.

Original

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

Notes

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