1 Peter 4:14

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If people insult you because of the name of Christ, then you’re blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Cross References

1 Peter 3:14

But if you suffer for doing what’s right, even then you’ll be blessed. Scripture says, “Don’t fear their threats and don’t be afraid.”

Luke 6:22

Blessed are you when people hate you, when they have nothing to do with you, when they say bad things about you, and when they treat your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

James 1:12

Blessed is the person who keeps going when times are difficult. After they’ve made it through these times, they’ll receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to give to those who love him.

Matthew 5:11

“Blessed are you when, because of me, people insult you and attack you and falsely accuse you of doing all kinds of bad things.

1 Peter 3:16

Keep your conscience clear, so that even if people say bad things about you as believers in Christ, they’ll be ashamed when the way you live proves them wrong.

2 Corinthians 12:10

That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, insults, hard times, attacks, and difficulties. For when I’m weak, that’s when I’m strong.

John 15:21

They will treat you as they do because of my name, because they don’t know the one who sent me.

James 5:11

As you know, we consider people blessed who don’t give up. You’ve heard that Job was patient, and you’ve seen what the Lord finally did for him. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Acts 13:45

When the Jews saw the crowds, they became very jealous. They began to argue with what Paul was saying and insult him.

1 Peter 2:12

People who don’t believe might accuse you of doing wrong. But lead such good lives among them that they’ll see your good deeds and give glory to God on the day Jesus returns.

Hebrews 11:26

He considered it more valuable to suffer shame for Christ than to have the riches of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.

Galatians 1:24

And they praised God because of me.

John 9:34

Then the Pharisees replied, “Your parents were living in sin when you were born! You know what that makes you. So how dare you talk to us like that?” And they threw him out of the synagogue.

John 9:28

Then they started to insult him. “You’re this man’s disciple,” they said, “but we’re disciples of Moses!

John 8:48

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

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine so that others can see it. Then they’ll see the good things you do and praise your Father who is in heaven.

2 Peter 2:2

But many people will do the same wrong things that the false teachers do, and this will cause people to think badly about the way of truth.

Acts 18:6

But when they opposed Paul and treated him badly, he shook out his clothes in protest. He told them, “God’s judgment against you will be your own fault! Don’t blame me for it! From now on, I will go to the Gentiles.”

Acts 5:41

The apostles were full of joy as they left the Sanhedrin. They considered it an honor to suffer shame for the name of Jesus.

Acts 28:22

But we want to hear what your ideas are, because we know that people everywhere are talking against your group.”

2 Corinthians 4:10

We always carry around the death of Jesus in our bodies. In that way, the life of Jesus can be shown in our bodies.

2 Corinthians 4:16

That’s why we never give up. Though our bodies are becoming weaker and weaker, our spirits are being renewed day by day.

1 Peter 4:16

But if you suffer because you’re a Christian, then don’t be ashamed. Instead, praise God that you’re known by the name of Christ.