1 Peter 4:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 4:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 4:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God gi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 4:11 — KJV
“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
— 1 Peter 4:11 (KJV)
1 Peter 4:11 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 4:11
“I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:11: god, things, may
“To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. «Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.»”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:11: god, through, jesus
“Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. working: or, doing”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:11: through, jesus, christ
“Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God. bread: or, food”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:11: any, speak, let
“Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD. Praise...: Heb. Hallelujah”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:11: let, god, praise
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