1 Peter 4:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 4:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 4:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 4:14 — KJV
“If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.”
— 1 Peter 4:14 (KJV)
1 Peter 4:14 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 4:14
“And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:14: spirit, god, part
“And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel: because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father in law and her husband. Ichabod: that is, Where is the glory? or, There is no glory”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:14: name, glory, god
“And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:14: spirit, god, part
“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: in...: or, for the acknowledgement”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:14: christ, spirit, glory
“That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:14: name, christ, god
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