1 Peter 4:16

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Isaiah 24:15

People in the east, praise the Lord. People in the islands of the sea, praise the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.

Isaiah 50:7

The Lord God helps me, so I will not be ashamed. I will be determined, and I know I will not be disgraced.

Isaiah 54:4

“Don’t be afraid, because you will not be ashamed. Don’t be embarrassed, because you will not be disgraced. You will forget the shame you felt earlier; you will not remember the shame you felt when you lost your husband.

Acts 11:26

and when he found Saul, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year Saul and Barnabas met with the church and taught many people there. In Antioch the followers were called Christians for the first time.

Acts 26:28

King Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian in such a short time?”

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.

Philippians 1:20

I expect and hope that I will not fail Christ in anything but that I will have the courage now, as always, to show the greatness of Christ in my life here on earth, whether I live or die.

Philippians 1:29

God gave you the honor not only of believing in Christ but also of suffering for him, both of which bring glory to Christ.

2 Timothy 1:12

I am suffering now because I tell the Good News, but I am not ashamed, because I know Jesus, the One in whom I have believed. And I am sure he is able to protect what he has trusted me with until that day.

James 2:7

And they are the ones who speak against Jesus, who owns you.

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 4:11

Anyone who speaks should speak words from God. Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Power and glory belong to him forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:14

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

1 Peter 4:19

So those who suffer as God wants should trust their souls to the faithful Creator as they continue to do what is right.