1 Peter 4:15

The Passion Translation

Let none of you merit suffering as a murderer, or thief, or criminal, or as one who meddles in the affairs of others.

Cross References

Matthew 5:11

“How blessed you are when people insult and persecute you and speak all kinds of cruel lies about you because of your love for me!

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Aspire to lead a calm and peaceful life as you mind your own business and earn your living, just as we’ve taught you.

2 Thessalonians 3:11

Now, we hear rumors that some of you are being lazy and neglecting to work—that these people are not busy but busybodies!

1 Timothy 5:13

Those widows who go around from house to house as busybodies are only learning to be lazy, making their situation even worse by talking too much, gossiping, and speaking things they shouldn’t. They become far too obsessed with empty things that will not bear good fruit.

2 Timothy 2:9

This is the reason I am persecuted and imprisoned by evildoers, enduring the suffering of these chains—but the Word of God can never be chained!

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you will have the joyful experience of the blessing of God. And Don’t be intimidated or terrified by those who would terrify you.

1 Peter 3:17

For it is better to suffer for doing good, if it is in God’s plan, than for doing evil.