Thematic Bible
1 Peter 4:1 (show verse)
Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh [and died for us], arm yourselves [like warriors] with the same purpose [being willing to suffer for doing what is right and pleasing God], because whoever has suffered in the flesh [being like-minded with Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [having stopped pleasing the world],
1 Peter 4:2 (show verse)
so that he can no longer spend the rest of his natural life living for human appetites and desires, but [lives] for the will and purpose of God.
1 Peter 4:3 (show verse)
For the time already past is [more than] enough for doing what the [unsaved] Gentiles like to do—living [unrestrained as you have done] in a course of [shameless] sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties, and wanton idolatries.
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)
In [connection with] all this, they [the unbelievers] are resentful and surprised that you do not [think like them, value their values and] run [hand in hand] with them into the same excesses of dissipation and immoral freedom, and they criticize and abuse and ridicule you and make fun of your values.
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)
But they will [have to] give an account to Him who is ready to judge and pass sentence on 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)
For this is why the good news [of salvation] was preached [in their lifetimes] even to those who are dead, that though they were judged in the flesh as men are, they may live in the spirit according to [the will and purpose of] 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)
The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.]
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, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].
1 Peter 4:9 (show verse)
Be hospitable to one another without complaint.
1 Peter 4:10 (show verse)
Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].
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 [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion 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)
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual 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)
But insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, keep on rejoicing, so that when His glory [filled with His radiance and splendor] is revealed, you may rejoice with great joy.
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 and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God’s salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you—He whom they curse, you glorify].
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)
Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or a thief, or any sort of criminal [in response to persecution], or as a troublesome meddler interfering in the affairs of others;
1 Peter 4:16 (show verse)
but if anyone suffers [ill-treatment] as a Christian [because of his belief], he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God [because he is considered worthy to suffer] in this name.
1 Peter 4:17 (show verse)
For it is the time [destined] for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not respect or believe or obey the gospel of God?
1 Peter 4:18 (show verse)
And if it is difficult for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the godless and the sinner?
1 Peter 4:19 (show verse)
Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with the will of God must [continue to] do right and commit their souls [for safe-keeping] to the faithful Creator.
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