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1 Peter 4:1 (show verse)
So, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same attitude, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin,
1 Peter 4:2 (show verse)
in that he spends the rest of his time on earth concerned about the will of God and not human desires.
1 Peter 4:3 (show verse)
For the time that has passed was sufficient for you to do what the non-Christians desire. You lived then in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, carousing, drinking bouts, 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)
So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you.
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 face a reckoning before Jesus Christ who stands 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)
Now it was for this very purpose that the gospel was preached to those who are now dead, so that though they were judged in the flesh by human standards they may live spiritually by God's standards.
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)
For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.
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 keep your love for one another fervent, 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)
Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.
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, let it be with God's words. Whoever serves, do so with the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power 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 astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among 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)
But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.
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 for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests 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)
But let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or as a troublemaker.
1 Peter 4:16 (show verse)
But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.
1 Peter 4:17 (show verse)
For it is time for judgment to begin, starting with the house of God. And if it starts with us, what will be the fate of those who are disobedient to the gospel of God?
1 Peter 4:18 (show verse)
And if the righteous are barely saved, what will become of the ungodly and sinners?
1 Peter 4:19 (show verse)
So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do 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