1 Peter 4:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

Don't be ashamed to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God that you belong to him.

Cross References

Philippians 1:29

and he has blessed you. Not only do you have faith in Christ, but you suffer for him.

1 Peter 4:19

If you suffer for obeying God, you must have complete faith in your faithful Creator and keep on doing right.

2 Timothy 1:12

This is why I am suffering now. But I am not ashamed! I know the one I have faith in, and I am sure he can guard until the last day what he has trusted me with.

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the council and were happy, because God had considered them worthy to suffer for the sake of Jesus.

Philippians 1:20

I honestly expect and hope I will never do anything to be ashamed of. Whether I live or die, I always want to be as brave as I am now and bring honor to Christ.

Isaiah 50:7

But the Lord God keeps me from being disgraced. So I refuse to give up, because I know God will never let me down.

Acts 26:28

Agrippa asked Paul, “In such a short time do you think you can talk me into being a Christian?”

Isaiah 54:4

Don't be afraid or ashamed and don't be discouraged. You won't be disappointed. Forget how sinful you were when you were young; stop feeling ashamed for being left a widow.

Isaiah 24:15

And so, everyone in the east and those on the islands should praise the Lord, the God of Israel.

Acts 11:26

He found Saul and brought him to Antioch, where they met with the church for a whole year and taught many of its people. There in Antioch the Lord's followers were first called Christians.

Acts 28:22

But we would like to hear what you have to say. We understand that people everywhere are against this new group.”

James 2:7

Aren't they the ones who make fun of your Lord?

1 Peter 2:12

Always let others see you behaving properly, even though they may still accuse you of doing wrong. Then on the day of judgment, they will honor God by telling the good things they saw you do.

1 Peter 4:11

If you have the gift of speaking, preach God's message. If you have the gift of helping others, do it with the strength that God supplies. Everything should be done in a way that will bring honor to God because of Jesus Christ, who is glorious and powerful forever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:14

Count it a blessing when you suffer for being a Christian. This shows that God's glorious Spirit is with you.