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katapi HOME 1 Peter 4:12-19 - Suffering as a Christian  1Pe.4.12-19

4 12 MY DEAR FRIENDS, do not be bewildered by the fiery ordeal that is upon you, as though it were something extraordinary. 4 13 It gives you a share in Christ's sufferings, and that is cause for joy; and when his glory is revealed, your joy will be triumphant. 4 14 If Christ's name is flung in your teeth as an insult, count yourselves happy, because then that glorious Spirit which is the Spirit of God is resting upon you. 4 15 If you suffer, it must not be for murder, theft, or sorcery, Or: other crime. nor for infringing the rights of others. 4 16 But if anyone suffers as a Christian, he should feel it no disgrace, but confess that name to the honour of God.
4 17 The time has come for the judgement to begin; it is beginning with God's own household. And if it is starting with you, how will it end for those who refuse to obey the gospel of God?

4 18 [ Pr.11.31. ] It is hard enough is for the righteous to be saved; what then will become of the impious and sinful?
4 19 So even those who suffer, if it be according to God's will, should commit their souls to him-by doing good; their Maker will not fail them.
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