1 Peter 4:16

Weymouth NT

If, however, any one suffers because he is a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God for being permitted to bear that name.

Cross References

Acts 11:26

He succeeded, and brought him to Antioch; and for a whole year they attended the meetings of the Church, and taught a large number of people. And it was in Antioch that the disciples first received the name of `Christians.'

Acts 26:28

Agrippa answered, »In brief, you are doing your best to persuade me to become a Christian.«

Acts 28:22

But we should be glad to hear from you what it is that you believe; for as for this sect all we know is that it is everywhere spoken against.«

Acts 5:41

They, therefore, left the Sanhedrin and went their way, rejoicing that they had been deemed worthy to suffer disgrace on behalf of the NAME.

Philippians 1:20

in fulfilment of my eager expectation and hope that I shall never have reason to feel ashamed, but that by my perfect freedom of speech Christ will be glorified in me, now as always, either by my life or by my death.

Philippians 1:29

For you have had the privilege granted you on behalf of Christ–not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf;

2 Timothy 1:12

That indeed is the reason why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know in whom my trust reposes, and I am confident that He has it in His power to keep what I have entrusted to Him safe until that day.

James 2:7

and the very people who speak evil of the noble Name by which you are called?

1 Peter 2:12

Live honourable lives among the Gentiles, in order that, although they now speak against you as evil-doers, they may yet witness your good conduct, and may glorify God on the day of reward and retribution.

1 Peter 4:11

If any one preaches, let it be as uttering God's truth; if any one renders a service to others, let it be in the strength which God supplies; so that in everything glory may be given to God in the name of Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the might to the Ages of the Ages. Amen.

1 Peter 4:14

You are to be envied, if you are being reproached for bearing the name of Christ; for in that case the Spirit of glory – even the Spirit of God– is resting upon you.

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore also, let those who are suffering in accordance with the will of God entrust their souls in well-doing to a faithful Creator.