1 Peter 4:11 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹¹ Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹¹ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹¹ Whoever speaks, [let him do it as one who utters] oracles of God; whoever renders service, [let him do it] as with the strength which God furnishes abundantly, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ (the Messiah). To Him be the glory and dominion forever and ever (through endless ages). Amen (so be it).

American Standard Version (1901)

¹¹ if any man speaketh, speaking as it were oracles of God; if any man ministereth, ministering as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Common English Bible

¹¹ Whoever speaks should do so as those who speak God’s word. Whoever serves should do so from the strength that God furnishes. Do this so that in everything God may be honored through Jesus Christ. To him be honor and power forever and always. Amen.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹¹ When anyone speaks, it should be like words of God. When anyone ministers, it should be from the virtue that God provides, so that in all things God may be honored through Jesus Christ. To him is glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹¹ If any man speak, let him speak, as the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it, as of the power, which God administereth: that in all things God may be honoured through Jesus Christ: to whom is glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:11 Cross References

Psalm 145:13

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. The Lord is faithful in all his words and gracious in all his deeds.

Isaiah 8:20

for teaching and for instruction?” surely those who speak like this will have no dawn!

Jeremiah 23:22

But if they had stood in my council, then they would have proclaimed my words to my people, and they would have turned them from their evil way and from the evil of their doings.

Daniel 4:3

How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his sovereignty is from generation to generation.

Daniel 4:34

When that period was over, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me. I blessed the Most High and praised and honored the one who lives forever. For his sovereignty is an everlasting sovereignty, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation.

Daniel 7:14

To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed.

Matthew 6:13

And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one.

John 13:31

When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him.

Acts 7:38

He is the one who was in the congregation in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him at Mount Sinai and with our ancestors, and he received living oracles to give to us.

Romans 11:36

For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever. Amen.

Romans 12:3

For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.

Romans 16:27

to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.

Romans 3:2

Much, in every way. For in the first place, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31

So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 12:4

Now there are varieties of gifts but the same Spirit,

1 Corinthians 3:10

According to the grace of God given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Let each builder choose with care how to build on it.

1 Corinthians 6:20

For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not peddlers of God’s word like so many, but as persons of sincerity, as persons sent from God, we are speaking in Christ before God.

2 Corinthians 9:13

Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your partnership with them and with all others,

Ephesians 1:19

and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths but only what is good for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 5:20

giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power;

Philippians 1:11

having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 2:11

and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

but, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the message of the gospel, even so we speak, not to please mortals but to please God, who tests our hearts.

1 Timothy 1:17

To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 Timothy 6:16

It is he alone who has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see; to him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.

Titus 2:1

But as for you, teach what is consistent with sound instruction.

Titus 2:15

Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one look down on you.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.

Hebrews 5:12

For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic elements of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food,

James 1:19

You must understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger,

James 1:26

If any think they are religious and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless.

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves honorably among the gentiles, so that, though they malign you as evildoers, they may see your honorable deeds and glorify God when he comes to judge.

1 Peter 2:5

like living stones let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:10

Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.

1 Peter 4:16

Yet if any of you suffers as a Christian, do not consider it a disgrace, but glorify God because you bear this name.

1 Peter 5:11

To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.

Jude 1:25

to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.