1 Peter 4:16

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Modern

But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.

Traditional

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

Literal

…but if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this name.

Latin

Si autem ut christianus, non erubescat: glorificet autem Deum in isto nomine:

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English

But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.

Notes

1 Peter 4:16

Although the evidence is limited, it is likely that the name Christian (compare Acts 11:26) first served as a simple label used by those who did not follow Jesus. They used it to summarize what they believed were the strange religious practices and immoral behavior of those who followed Jesus.

1 Peter 4:12–19

Peter gives Christians one final instruction about how to face the trials that will surely come.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Christian Suffering Endurance God Protects His Servant Suffering in Following God The Righteous Suffer True Success

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1 Peter 3:17–18
For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
Philippians 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
1 Peter 4:19
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
James 1:2–4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
2 Timothy 1:12
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
Acts 5:41
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
Ephesians 3:13–15
So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
Philippians 1:20
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
Romans 5:2–5
…through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Isaiah 50:7
Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.
Acts 26:28
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?”
Hebrews 12:2–3
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Christian Descent into Hell Peter, First Letter of Spiritual Gifts

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Being Ashamed Being Ashamed of God Christian: Believers Called Christians Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Constancy: Under Suffering Glorifying God: Accomplished by Suffering for Christ Martyrs Persecution of the Righteous Persecution: Saints Suffering, should Glorify God

1 Peter 4:16

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