1 Peter 4:14

God's Word

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory—the Spirit of God—is resting on you.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:8

How blessed your men must be! How blessed these servants of yours must be because they are always stationed in front of you, listening to your wisdom!

2 Kings 2:15

The disciples of the prophets who were at Jericho saw him from a distance. They said, “Elijah’s spirit rests on Elisha!” Then they went to meet him and bowed in front of him with their faces touching the ground.

Psalm 146:5

Blessed are those who receive help from the God of Jacob. Their hope rests on the Lord their God,

Psalm 49:9

in order to live forever and never see the pit.

Psalm 89:51

Your enemies insulted ⌞me⌟. They insulted your Messiah  every step he took.

Isaiah 11:2

The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of advice and power, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.

Isaiah 25:8

He will swallow up death forever. The Almighty Lord will wipe away tears from every face, and he will remove the disgrace of his people from the whole earth. The Lord has spoken.

Isaiah 51:7

Listen to me, you people who know righteousness, you people who have my teachings in your hearts. Don’t be afraid of being insulted by people. Don’t be discouraged by their ridicule.

Matthew 5:11

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, lie, and say all kinds of evil things about you because of me.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way let your light shine in front of people. Then they will see the good that you do and praise your Father in heaven.

Luke 6:22

Blessed are you when people hate you, avoid you, insult you, and slander you because you are committed to the Son of Man.

John 15:21

Indeed, they will do all this to you because you are committed to me, since they don’t know the one who sent me.

John 8:48

The Jews replied to Jesus, “Aren’t we right when we say that you’re a Samaritan and that you’re possessed by a demon?”

John 9:28

The Jews yelled at him, “You’re his disciple, but we’re Moses’ disciples.

John 9:34

The Jews answered him, “You were born full of sin. Do you think you can teach us?” Then they threw him out ⌞of the synagogue⌟.

Acts 13:45

When the Jews saw the crowds, they became very jealous. They used insulting language to contradict whatever Paul said.

Acts 18:6

But they opposed him and insulted him. So Paul shook the dust from his clothes and told them, “You’re responsible for your own death. I’m innocent. From now on I’m going to people who are not Jewish.”

Acts 28:22

However, we would like to hear what you think. We know that everywhere people are talking against this sect.”

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the council room. They were happy to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for speaking about Jesus.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Therefore, I accept weakness, mistreatment, hardship, persecution, and difficulties suffered for Christ. It’s clear that when I’m weak, I’m strong.

2 Corinthians 4:10

We always carry around the death of Jesus in our bodies so that the life of Jesus is also shown in our bodies.

2 Corinthians 4:16

That is why we are not discouraged. Though outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are renewed day by day.

Galatians 1:24

So they praised God for what had happened to me.

Hebrews 11:26

He thought that being insulted for Christ would be better than having the treasures of Egypt. He was looking ahead to his reward.

James 1:12

Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

James 5:11

We consider those who endure to be blessed. You have heard about Job’s endurance. You saw that the Lord ended Job’s suffering because the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

1 Peter 2:12

Live decent lives among unbelievers. Then, although they ridicule you as if you were doing wrong while they are watching you do good things, they will praise God on the day he comes to help you.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you suffer for doing what God approves, you are blessed. Don’t be afraid of those who want to harm you. Don’t get upset.

1 Peter 3:16

Keep your conscience clear. Then those who treat the good Christian life you live with contempt will feel ashamed that they have ridiculed you.

1 Peter 4:16

If you suffer for being a Christian, don’t feel ashamed, but praise God for being called that name.

2 Peter 2:2

Many people will follow them in their sexual freedom and will cause others to dishonor the way of truth.