1 Peter 4:16

God's Word

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

Cross References

Isaiah 24:15

Honor the Lord in the east. Honor the name of the Lord God of Israel along the coastlands.

Isaiah 50:7

The Almighty Lord helps me. That is why I will not be ashamed. I have set my face like a flint. I know that I will not be put to shame.

Isaiah 54:4

Don’t be afraid, because you won’t be put to shame. Don’t be discouraged, because you won’t be disgraced. You’ll forget the shame you’ve had since you were young. You won’t remember the disgrace of your husband’s death anymore.

Acts 11:26

After finding Saul, Barnabas brought him back to Antioch. Barnabas and Saul met with the church in Antioch for a whole year and taught a large group of people. The disciples were called Christians for the first time in the city of Antioch.

Acts 26:28

Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think you can quickly persuade me to become a Christian?”

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.

Philippians 1:20

I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of. I will speak very boldly and honor Christ in my body, now as always, whether I live or die.

Philippians 1:29

God has given you the privilege not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him.

2 Timothy 1:12

For this reason I suffer as I do. However, I’m not ashamed. I know whom I trust. I’m convinced that he is able to protect what he had entrusted to me until that day.

James 2:7

Don’t they curse the good name ⌞of Jesus⌟, the name that was used to bless you?

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 4:11

Whoever speaks must speak God’s words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength God supplies so that in every way God receives glory through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ forever and ever! Amen.

1 Peter 4:14

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.

1 Peter 4:19

Those who suffer because that is God’s will for them must entrust themselves to a faithful creator and continue to do what is good.