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1 Peter 4:11-13
Christian Standard Bible
1 Peter 4:11-13
Christian Standard Bible
11 If anyone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, let it be from the strength God provides,(A) so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
Christian Suffering
12 Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you, as if something unusual were happening to you.(B) 13 Instead, rejoice as you share in the sufferings of Christ,(C) so that you may also rejoice with great joy when his glory is revealed.(D)
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1 Peter 4:11-13
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1 Peter 4:11-13
New International Version
11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.(A) If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,(B) so that in all things God may be praised(C) through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.(D)
Suffering for Being a Christian
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(E) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice(F) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,(G) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.(H)
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