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1 Peter 4:1 (show verse)
Therefore, since the Messiah suffered in a mortal body, you, too, must arm yourselves with the same determination, because the person who has suffered in a mortal body has stopped sinning,
1 Peter 4:2 (show verse)
so that he can live the rest of his mortal life guided, not by human desires, but by the will of God.
1 Peter 4:3 (show verse)
For you spent enough time in the past doing what the gentiles like to do, living in sensuality, sinful desires, drunkenness, wild celebrations, drinking parties, and detestable idolatry.
Adultery » Instances of » Heathen
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Indulgence in » A characteristic of the wicked
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Shunned by the saints
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Characteristic of » The wicked
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Shunned by the primitive saints
Chastity » Shun those devoid of
Excess » Excess, general references to
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Gluttony » Is inconsistent in saints
Gospel » Why the gospel was preached
Idolatry » Rites of, obscene and impure
Idolatry » Described as » Abominable
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Life » Lessons of » Old, the
Pathway of sin » Walking in
Revelry » Revelry at social functions
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » Walk
Social functions » Wedding feasts » Revelry at
Social life » Wedding feasts » Revelry at
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Indulgence in » A characteristic of the wicked
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Shunned by the saints
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Characteristic of » The wicked
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Shunned by the primitive saints
Chastity » Shun those devoid of
Excess » Excess, general references to
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Gluttony » Is inconsistent in saints
Gospel » Why the gospel was preached
Idolatry » Rites of, obscene and impure
Idolatry » Described as » Abominable
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Life » Lessons of » Old, the
Pathway of sin » Walking in
Revelry » Revelry at social functions
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » Walk
Social functions » Wedding feasts » Revelry at
Social life » Wedding feasts » Revelry at
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
1 Peter 4:4 (show verse)
They insult you now because they are surprised that you are no longer joining them in the same excesses of wild living.
Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Abstinence from, seems strange to the wicked
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Abstinence from, seems strange to the wicked
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Gospel » Why the gospel was preached
Slander » Saints exposed to
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Abstinence from, seems strange to the wicked
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Abstinence from, seems strange to the wicked
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Gospel » Why the gospel was preached
Slander » Saints exposed to
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
1 Peter 4:5 (show verse)
They will give an account to the one who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
Christ » Joy of » Judge
Gospel » Why the gospel was preached
Judge » Christ as
Judgment » Shall be held upon » Quick and dead
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
the future » The judge, at the great day » Christ as judge
Christ » Joy of » Judge
Gospel » Why the gospel was preached
Judge » Christ as
Judgment » Shall be held upon » Quick and dead
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
the future » The judge, at the great day » Christ as judge
1 Peter 4:6 (show verse)
Indeed, this is why the gospel was proclaimed even to those who have died, so that they could be judged in their mortal flesh like all humans and live in the spiritual realm like God.
Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our spirit
Gospel » Why the gospel was preached
Leaders » Support of unfaithful » Affliction of
Life » Of the spirit spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
Life » Spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
Spiritual life » The word of God is the instrument of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
Preaching » Examples of
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Affliction of
Spiritual » Life » Christ the supreme object of
Gospel » Why the gospel was preached
Leaders » Support of unfaithful » Affliction of
Life » Of the spirit spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
Life » Spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
Spiritual life » The word of God is the instrument of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
Preaching » Examples of
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Affliction of
Spiritual » Life » Christ the supreme object of
1 Peter 4:7 (show verse)
Because everything will soon come to an end, be sensible and clear-headed, so you can pray.
Charity » The attributes of charity
End of the world » The end of all things being at hand
Prayer » Accompanied with » Watchfulness
Prayer » Shortness of time a motive to
The second coming of Christ » Should be always considered as at hand
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Motives to
Sobriety » Motive for
Sobriety » With prayer
Watchfulness » Should be » With sobriety
Watchfulness » Exhortations to
End of the world » The end of all things being at hand
Prayer » Accompanied with » Watchfulness
Prayer » Shortness of time a motive to
The second coming of Christ » Should be always considered as at hand
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Motives to
Sobriety » Motive for
Sobriety » With prayer
Watchfulness » Should be » With sobriety
Watchfulness » Exhortations to
1 Peter 4:8 (show verse)
Above all, continue to love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:9 (show verse)
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
1 Peter 4:10 (show verse)
As good servant managers of God's grace in its various forms, serve one another with the gift each of you has received.
Christian ministers » Servants » Of the grace of God
Donation » Donation (giving) » As stewards
Duty » Donation (giving) » As stewards
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » To be used for mutual profit
God » Grace of
Grace » Described as » Manifold
Grace » Divine
Missionaries » As faithful stewards
Names » Of ministers » Stewards of grace
Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » stewards" (distributing)
Steward » Figurative » Must be faithful
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Ministering as stewards
Titles and names of ministers » Stewards of the grace of God
Donation » Donation (giving) » As stewards
Duty » Donation (giving) » As stewards
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » To be used for mutual profit
God » Grace of
Grace » Described as » Manifold
Grace » Divine
Missionaries » As faithful stewards
Names » Of ministers » Stewards of grace
Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » stewards" (distributing)
Steward » Figurative » Must be faithful
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Ministering as stewards
Titles and names of ministers » Stewards of the grace of God
1 Peter 4:11 (show verse)
Whoever speaks must speak God's words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength that God supplies, so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus, the Messiah. Glory and power belong to him forever and ever! Amen.
Endurance » The lord enduring forever
Evangelism » How you should preach
Glorifying God » Duty of » God glorified in Christ
Glorifying God » Is acceptable through Christ
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Faithfulness
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
God » Glorifying » Glorified in Christ
Ministers » Should preach » According to the oracles of God
Ministry » How to minister
Missionaries » As faithful stewards
Oracle » The scriptures are called "oracles,"
The scriptures » Are called the » Oracles of God
The scriptures » Should be » The standard of teaching
Speech/communication » How to speak
The word of God » Called » Oracles of God
Truth » Adaption of » Channels of
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
Evangelism » How you should preach
Glorifying God » Duty of » God glorified in Christ
Glorifying God » Is acceptable through Christ
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Faithfulness
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
God » Glorifying » Glorified in Christ
Ministers » Should preach » According to the oracles of God
Ministry » How to minister
Missionaries » As faithful stewards
Oracle » The scriptures are called "oracles,"
The scriptures » Are called the » Oracles of God
The scriptures » Should be » The standard of teaching
Speech/communication » How to speak
The word of God » Called » Oracles of God
Truth » Adaption of » Channels of
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
1 Peter 4:12 (show verse)
Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Refining influence of
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Constancy » Under suffering
Divine Promises » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
God » Promises of characteristics of » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
spiritual Refining » The refining influence afflictions
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
Trials » The refining influence of
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Constancy » Under suffering
Divine Promises » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
God » Promises of characteristics of » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
spiritual Refining » The refining influence afflictions
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
Trials » The refining influence of
1 Peter 4:13 (show verse)
Instead, because you are participating in the sufferings of the Messiah, keep on rejoicing, so that you may be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.
Afflicted saints » end in joy and blessedness
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Constancy » Under suffering
Divine Promises » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Glory of Christ » Saints shall rejoice at the revelation of
God » Promises of characteristics of » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
Joy » Saints shall be presented to God with exceeding
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Joy » The coming of Christ will afford to saints, exceeding
Manifestation » What shall be manifested
Partakers » Believers as
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Rejoice
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Resurrection » What shall be revealed
Suffering » For Christ
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Constancy » Under suffering
Divine Promises » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Glory of Christ » Saints shall rejoice at the revelation of
God » Promises of characteristics of » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
Joy » Saints shall be presented to God with exceeding
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Joy » The coming of Christ will afford to saints, exceeding
Manifestation » What shall be manifested
Partakers » Believers as
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Rejoice
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Resurrection » What shall be revealed
Suffering » For Christ
1 Peter 4:14 (show verse)
If you are insulted because of the name of the Messiah, you are blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God is resting on you.
Afflicted saints » end in joy and blessedness
Blasphemy » Christ assailed with
Constancy » Under suffering
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Is permanent
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
Happiness » Affliction of the righteous leads to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
Holy spirit » As the spirit of glory and of God
Names » Of the holy spirit » Spirit of glory
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Reproach » Suffered
Reviling and reproaching » Happiness of enduring, for Christ's sake
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Reproach suffered
Blasphemy » Christ assailed with
Constancy » Under suffering
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Is permanent
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
Happiness » Affliction of the righteous leads to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
Holy spirit » As the spirit of glory and of God
Names » Of the holy spirit » Spirit of glory
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Reproach » Suffered
Reviling and reproaching » Happiness of enduring, for Christ's sake
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Reproach suffered
1 Peter 4:15 (show verse)
Of course, none of you should suffer for being a murderer, thief, criminal, or troublemaker.
1 Peter 4:16 (show verse)
But if you suffer for being a Christian, do not feel ashamed, but glorify God with that name.
1 Peter 4:17 (show verse)
For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God. And if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who refuse to obey the gospel of God?
1 Peter 4:18 (show verse)
"If it is hard for the righteous person to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and sinful person?"
1 Peter 4:19 (show verse)
So then, those who suffer according to God's will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do what is good.
Committal » Committal into God's hands
Faithfulness » Of God
God, Faithfulness of » Manifested » Saints encouraged to depend on
God » Of israel » Faithfulness of
God » Trust in » Committal into God's hands
God » Is declared to be » Faithful
Man » Possessed of » A soul
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Commit themselves to God
Resignation » Motives to » God's faithfulness
Faithfulness » Of God
God, Faithfulness of » Manifested » Saints encouraged to depend on
God » Of israel » Faithfulness of
God » Trust in » Committal into God's hands
God » Is declared to be » Faithful
Man » Possessed of » A soul
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Commit themselves to God
Resignation » Motives to » God's faithfulness