1Pe 4:17 | TNotes | STEP | 4:17 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 ; Ezek 9:5-6 ; Mal 3:1-6 ).

bJer 25:29►

cEzek 9:5-6►

dMal 3:1-6►

‏ 1 Peter 4:17

4:17 ^a 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 ^b; Ezek 9:5-6 ^c; Mal 3:1-6 ^d).