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1 Peter 4:11-13
International Standard Version
1 Peter 4:11-13
International Standard Version
11 Whoever speaks must speak God’s words.[a] Whoever serves must serve with the strength[b] that God supplies, so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus, the Messiah.[c] Glory and power belong to him forever and ever! Amen.
Suffering as a Christian
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 Instead, because you are participating in the sufferings of the Messiah,[d] keep on rejoicing, so that you may be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.
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- 1 Peter 4:11 Lit. If anyone speaks as the words of God
- 1 Peter 4:11 Lit. Whoever serves as with the strength
- 1 Peter 4:11 Or Christ
- 1 Peter 4:13 Or Christ
1 Peter 4:11-13
New International Version
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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