wSee Acts 26:28
1 Peter 1:6-7
6In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by avarious trials, 7so that bthe tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes cthough it is tested by dfire—may be found to result in epraise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.1 Peter 3:14
14 fBut even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. gHave no fear of them, hnor be troubled,1 Peter 4:1
Stewards of God’s Grace
1Since therefore iChrist suffered in the flesh, ▼▼Some manuscripts add for us; some for you
karm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for lwhoever has suffered in the flesh mhas ceased from sin, 1 Peter 4:12-19
Suffering as a Christian
12Beloved, do not be surprised at nthe fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice oinsofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad pwhen his glory is revealed. 14 qIf you are insulted rfor the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory ▼▼Some manuscripts insert and of power
and of God rests upon you. 15But tlet none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or uas a meddler. 16Yet vif anyone suffers as a wChristian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God xin that name. 17For it is time for judgment yto begin at the household of God; and zif it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who aado not obey the gospel of God? 18And ab“If the righteous is scarcely saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” ▼
▼Greek where will the ungodly and sinner appear?
19Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will adentrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
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