1 Peter 4:16 Cross References - Twentieth_Century

¹⁶ But, if a man suffers as a Christian, do not let him be ashamed of it; let him bring honour to God even though he bears that name.

⁴¹ But the Apostles left the Council, rejoicing that they had been thought worthy to suffer disgrace for that Name;

²⁶ And, when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And so it came about that, for a whole year, they attended the meetings of the Church there, and taught a large number of people; and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called 'Christians.'

²⁸ But Agrippa said to Paul: "You are soon trying to make a Christian of me!"

² It is through him that, by reason of our faith, we have obtained admission to that place in God's favor in which we not stand. So let us exult in our hope of attaining God's glorious ideal. ³ And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles; ⁴ For we know that trouble develops endurance, and endurance strength of character, and strength of character hope, ⁵ And that 'hope never disappoints.' For the love of God has filled our hearts through the Holy Spirit which was given us;

¹³ Therefore I beg you not to be disheartened at the sufferings that I am undergoing for your sakes; for they redound to your honor. ¹⁴ For this reason, then, I kneel before the Father-- ¹⁵ From whom all 'fatherhood' in Heaven and on earth derives its name--

²⁰ And this will fulfil my earnest expectation and hope that I shall have no cause for shame, but that, with unfailing courage, now as hitherto, Christ will be honored in my body, whether by my life or by my death,

²⁹ For, on behalf of Christ, you have had the privilege granted you, not only of trusting in him, but also of suffering on his behalf.

¹² That is why I am undergoing these sufferings; yet I feel no shame, for I know in whom I have put my faith, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until 'That Day.'

² our eyes fixed upon Jesus, the Leader and perfect Example of our faith, who, for the joy that lay before him, endured the cross, heedless of its shame, and now 'has taken his seat at the right hand' of the throne of God. ³ Weigh well the example of him who had to endure such opposition from 'men who were sinning against themselves,' so that you should not grow weary or faint-hearted.

² My Brothers, whatever may be the temptations that beset you from time to time, always regard them as a reason for rejoicing, ³ Knowing, as you do, that the testing of your faith develops endurance. ⁴ And let endurance do its work perfectly, so that you may be altogether perfect, and in no respect deficient.

¹⁷ It is better that you should suffer, if that should be God's will, for doing right, than for doing wrong. ¹⁸ For Christ himself died to atone for sins once for all--the good on behalf of the bad--that he might bring you to God; his body being put to death, but his spirit entering upon new Life.

¹⁹ Therefore, I say, let those who suffer, because God wills it so, commit their lives into the hands of a faithful Creator, and persevere in doing right.