1 Peter 4:12-19
Summary for 1Pet 4:12-19: 4:12-19 a Peter instructs Christians one last time about the way to face the trials that will inevitably come. 4:12 b don’t be surprised: Christians, especially those seeking to lead godly lives, can expect to face the hostility of a sinful world (see John 16:33 c; Acts 14:22 d; Rom 8:17 e; Phil 1:29 f).4:13 g Christians are called to suffer with Christ in order to be glorified with him (see also Rom 8:17 h).
4:14 i If you are insulted because you bear the name of Christ, you will be blessed (literally you are blessed when you are reproached): This verse reflects Jesus’ teaching in Matt 5:11-12 j.
4:16 k Although evidence is very fragmentary, it is likely that the label Christian (cp. Acts 11:26 l) was originally a convenient way of summarizing the alleged superstitious practices and immoral character attributed to Jesus’ followers.
4:17 m God’s judgment is often pictured as beginning with God’s household—i.e., with his own people—as a means of purifying them (Jer 25:29 n; Ezek 9:5-6 o; Mal 3:1-6 p).
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