1 Peter 4:12-19

Sharing the Suffering of Christ

12 ^aBeloved, do not be surprised at the ^bfiery trial among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you. 13 But to the degree you are ^asharing the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the ^brevelation of His glory ^cyou may rejoice with exultation. 14 If you are insulted ¹^afor the name of Christ, ^byou are blessed, ^cbecause the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 Make sure that ^anone of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a ¹^btroublesome meddler; 16 but if anyone suffers as a ^aChristian, he is not to be put to shame, but is to ^bglorify God in this name. 17 For it is time for judgment ^ato begin ¹with ^bthe house of God; and if it ^cbegins with us first, what will be the outcome for those ^dwho do not obey the ^egospel of God? 18 ^aAnd if it is with difficulty that the righteous is saved, ¹what will become of the ^bgodless man and the sinner? 19 Therefore, those also who suffer according to ^athe will of God must entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing good.

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