1 Peter 4:15 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

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

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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 4:15

Verse 15 15.But (or, For)let one of you Here also he anticipates an objection. He had exhorted the faithful to patience, if it happened to them to be persecuted for the cause of Christ; he now adds the reason why he had only spoken of that kind of trouble, even because they ought to have abstained from all evil-doing. Here, then, is contained another exhortation, lest they should do anything for which they might seem to be justly punished. Therefore the causal particle is not, here superfluous,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer; literally, for let none of you, etc. They are blessed who suffer in the Name of Christ, because they belong to Christ: for it is not the suffering which brings the blessedness, but the cause, the faith and patience with which the suffering is borne. The word for "evil-doer," κακοποιός , is used by St. Peter in two other places ( 1 Peter 2:12 and 1 Peter 2:14 ). Christians were spoken against as evil-doers;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer - If you must be called to suffer, see that it be not for crime. Compare the notes at 1Pe 3:14, 1 Peter 3:17. They were to be careful that their sufferings were brought upon them only in consequence of their religion, and not because any crime could be laid to their charge. If even such charges were brought against them, there should be no pretext furnished for them by their lives.As an evil doer - As a wicked man; or as guilty of injustice and wrong... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 4:14-16

1 Peter 4:14-16. If ye be reproached for Christ Reproaches and cruel mockings were always one part of their sufferings, and to an ingenuous mind, reproach is often worse than the spoiling of goods, or even than bodily pain; happy are you The apostle alludes to Christ’s words, Matthew 5:11, Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, &c. For the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you Conquering all reproach, and spreading a lustre around you, while he supports and comforts you... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 4:12-19

Joy amid persecution (4:12-19)Christians should not be surprised when they have to suffer because of their faith in Christ. Their association with him means that they have to share his suffering now, just as they will share his glory in the future. They should be glad when they suffer for his sake, because it gives them added assurance that they are God’s people. They know that God is testing and purifying their faith (12-14). They have no need to be downhearted because of persecution, provided... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Peter 4:15

But = For. none = not (Greek. me) any one ( App-123 .) evildoer . See 1 Peter 2:12 . busybody in, &c . Greek. allotrioepiskopos. Only here. An overseer in things concerning another. See App-124 . Compare 1 Thessalonians 4:11 . 2Th 3:11 . 1 Timothy 5:13 , and see Luke 12:13 . Joh 21:22 . read more