1 Peter 4:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

God has already begun judging his own people. And if his judgment begins with us, imagine how terrible it will be for those who refuse to obey his message. The Scriptures say,

Cross References

Jeremiah 25:29

Starting with my own city of Jerusalem, everyone on earth will suffer from war. So there is no way I will let you escape unharmed.”

2 Thessalonians 1:8

and with a flaming fire. Our Lord Jesus will punish anyone who doesn't know God and won't obey his message.

1 Peter 2:8

They disobeyed the message and stumbled and fell over that stone, because they were doomed.

Romans 2:9

All who are wicked will be punished with trouble and suffering. It doesn't matter if they are Jews or Gentiles.

Luke 23:31

If this can happen when the wood is green, what do you think will happen when it is dry?

Malachi 3:5

The LORD All-Powerful said: I'm now on my way to judge you. And I will quickly condemn all who practise witchcraft or cheat in marriage or tell lies in court or rob workers of their pay or ill-treat widows and orphans or steal the property of foreigners or refuse to respect me.

Amos 3:2

Of all nations on earth, you are the only one I have chosen. That's why I will punish you because of your sins.

Isaiah 10:12

The Lord will do what he has planned against Jerusalem and Mount Zion. Then he will punish the proud and boastful king of Assyria,

Hebrews 5:9

Suffering made Jesus perfect, and now he can save for ever all who obey him.

Hebrews 2:4

God himself showed that his message was true by performing all kinds of powerful miracles and wonders. He also gave his Holy Spirit to anyone he chose to.

Hebrews 2:2

The message spoken by angels proved to be true, and all who disobeyed or rejected it were punished as they deserved.

Galatians 5:7

You were doing so well until someone made you turn from the truth.

Hebrews 11:8

Abraham had faith and obeyed God. He was told to go to the land that God had said would be his, and he left for a country he had never seen.

Galatians 3:1

You stupid Galatians! I told you exactly how Jesus Christ was nailed to a cross. Has someone now put an evil spell on you?

Jeremiah 49:12

Even those nations that don't deserve to be punished will have to drink from the cup of my anger. So how can you possibly hope to escape?

Romans 1:1

From Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus. God chose me to be an apostle, and he appointed me to preach the good news

Galatians 6:10

We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord.

1 Timothy 3:15

so that if I am delayed, you will know how everyone who belongs to God's family ought to behave. After all, the church of the living God is the strong foundation of truth.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is the Son in charge of God's people. And we are those people, if we keep on being brave and don't lose hope.

1 Peter 2:5

And now you are living stones that are being used to build a spiritual house. You are also a group of holy priests, and with the help of Jesus Christ you will offer sacrifices that please God.