1 Peter 4:14

New Century Version

When people insult you because you follow Christ, you are blessed, because the glorious Spirit, the Spirit of God, is with you.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:8

Your men and officers are very lucky, because in always serving you, they are able to hear your wisdom.

2 Kings 2:15

The groups of prophets at Jericho were watching and said, “Elisha now has the spirit Elijah had.” And they came to meet him, bowing down to the ground before him.

Psalm 146:5

Happy are those who are helped by the God of Jacob. Their hope is in the Lord their God.

Psalm 49:9

Do people live forever? Don’t they all face death?

Psalm 89:51

Lord, remember how your enemies insulted you and how they insulted your appointed king wherever he went.

Isaiah 11:2

The Spirit of the Lord will rest upon that king. The Spirit will give him wisdom and understanding, guidance and power. The Spirit will teach him to know and respect the Lord.

Isaiah 25:8

he will destroy death forever. The Lord God will wipe away every tear from every face. He will take away the shame of his people from the earth. The Lord has spoken.

Isaiah 51:7

“You people who know what is right should listen to me; you people who follow my teachings should hear what I say. Don’t be afraid of the evil things people say, and don’t be upset by their insults.

Matthew 5:11

“People will insult you and hurt you. They will lie and say all kinds of evil things about you because you follow me. But when they do, you will be blessed.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

Luke 6:22

“People will hate you, shut you out, insult you, and say you are evil because you follow the Son of Man. But when they do, you will be blessed.

John 15:21

They will do all this to you on account of me, because they do not know the One who sent me.

John 8:48

They answered, “We say you are a Samaritan and have a demon in you. Are we not right?”

John 9:28

Then they insulted him and said, “You are his follower, but we are followers of Moses.

John 9:34

They answered, “You were born full of sin! Are you trying to teach us?” And they threw him out.

Acts 13:45

Seeing the crowd, the Jewish people became very jealous and said insulting things and argued against what Paul said.

Acts 18:6

But they would not accept Paul’s teaching and said some evil things. So he shook off the dust from his clothes and said to them, “If you are not saved, it will be your own fault! I have done all I can do! After this, I will go to other nations.”

Acts 28:22

But we want to hear your ideas, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this religious group.”

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the meeting full of joy because they were given the honor of suffering disgrace for Jesus.

2 Corinthians 12:10

For this reason I am happy when I have weaknesses, insults, hard times, sufferings, and all kinds of troubles for Christ. Because when I am weak, then I am truly strong.

2 Corinthians 4:10

We carry the death of Jesus in our own bodies so that the life of Jesus can also be seen in our bodies.

2 Corinthians 4:16

So we do not give up. Our physical body is becoming older and weaker, but our spirit inside us is made new every day.

Galatians 1:24

And these believers praised God because of me.

Hebrews 11:26

He thought it was better to suffer for the Christ than to have all the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking for God’s reward.

James 1:12

When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever. God promised this to all those who love him.

James 5:11

We say they are happy because they did not give up. You have heard about Job’s patience, and you know the Lord’s purpose for him in the end. You know the Lord is full of mercy and is kind.

1 Peter 2:12

People who do not believe are living all around you and might say that you are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see the good things you do and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you suffer for doing right, you are blessed. “Don’t be afraid of what they fear; do not dread those things.”

1 Peter 3:16

but answer in a gentle way and with respect. Keep a clear conscience so that those who speak evil of your good life in Christ will be made ashamed.

1 Peter 4:16

But if you suffer because you are a Christian, do not be ashamed. Praise God because you wear that name.

2 Peter 2:2

Many will follow their evil ways and say evil things about the way of truth.