1 Peter 4:14-17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Peter 4:12-19

The frequent repetition of counsel and comfort to Christians, considered as sufferers, in every chapter of this epistle, shows that the greatest danger these new converts were in arose from the persecutions to which their embracing Christianity exposed them. The good behaviour of Christians under sufferings is the most difficult part of their duty, but yet necessary both for the honour of Christ and their own comfort; and therefore the apostle, having extorted them in the former part of this... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Peter 4:14-16

4:14-16 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed because the presence of the glory and the Spirit of God rest upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer or a busybody. But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him by this name bring glory to God. Here Peter says the greatest thing of all. If a man suffers for Christ, the presence of the glory rests upon him. This is a very strange phrase. We think it can... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Peter 4:17-19

4:17-19 For the time has come for judgment to begin from the household of God. And, if it begins from us, what will be the end of those who disobey the good news which comes from God? And, if the righteous man is scarcely saved, where will the impious man and the sinner appear? So, then, let those who suffer in accordance with the will of God, entrust their souls to him who is a Creator on whom you can rely, and continue to do right. As Peter saw it, it was all the more necessary for the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 4:14

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ ,.... For being called by his name; for bearing the name of Christians; for believing in him, and professing him; and for the sake of his Gospel, which is sometimes called his name, Acts 9:15 not that the apostle makes any doubt of this, for nothing is more certain than that the saints shall be reproached, and all manner of evil spoken of them falsely for Christ's name sake; but he supposes it, and takes it for granted, that they are, and will be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer ,.... The punishment for murder was death by the law of God, Genesis 9:6 or as a thief ; whose fine or mulct, according to the Jewish law, was a fivefold or fourfold restitution, according to the nature of the thing that was stolen, Exodus 22:1 or as an evildoer ; a breaker of any of the laws of God or men, which are of a moral nature, and for the good of civil society: or as a busybody in other men's matters; "or as a bishop in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 4:16

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian ,.... Because he is one, and professes himself to be one. This name was first given to the disciples at Antioch, either by themselves, or by the Gentiles; however, it being agreeable to them, was retained; it is only mentioned here, and in Acts 11:26 , let him not be ashamed ; neither of Christ, and his Gospel, for which he suffers, nor of the name he bears, nor of the punishment he endures, however ignominious and shameful it may be among men; but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 4:17

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God ,.... By the house of God is either meant the temple at Jerusalem, which is often so called, because it was built for God, and where were the symbol of his presence, and his worship; and now the time was come, or at hand, that God would begin at his sanctuary, and leave this house desolate, and not one stone should be left upon another, as Christ had foretold: or else the church of God, which is frequently called the house of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 4:14

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ - To be reproached for the name of Christ is to be reproached for being a Christian, that is, for being like Christ. This is the highest honor to which any man can arrive in this world, and therefore the apostle says to such? Happy are ye. The Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you - As this Divine Spirit rested upon Jesus, so does it rest upon his persecuted followers. There is a various reading here, και δυναμεως , and of power, which... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer - as a busybody in other men's matters - Αλλοτριοεπισκοπος· The inspector of another; meddling with other people's concerns, and forgetting their own; such persons are hated of all men. But some think that meddling with those in public office is here intended, as if he had said: Meddle not with the affairs of state, leave public offices and public officers to their own master, strive to live peaceably with all men, and show yourselves to be humble and unaspiring. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 4:16

Yet if - as a Christian - If he be persecuted because he has embraced the Christian faith, let him not be ashamed, but let him rather glorify God on this very account. Christ suffered by the Jews because he was holy; Christians suffer because they resemble him. The word Χριστιανος , Christian, is used only here and in Acts 11:26 ; Acts 26:28 . See the note on the Acts 11:26 ; (note). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Peter 4:12-19

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Peter 4:14-16

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Peter 4:17-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 4:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 4:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 4:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 4:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 4:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 4:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 4:16

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