1Pet.4.16

1 Peter 4:16

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Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

Suffering as Christians

Cross References

Acts 5:41

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And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

Gamaliel’s Advice

Acts 11:26

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And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

The Church at Antioch

Acts 28:22

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But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

Paul Preaches at Rome

Philippians 1:20

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According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

Paul’s Trials Advance the Gospel

James 2:7

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Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

A Warning against Favoritism

1 Peter 2:12

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Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

The Living Stone and Chosen People

As Living Stones

1 Peter 4:11

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If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Living for God’s Glory

1 Peter 4:14

KJV Holy Spirit

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.