1 Peter 4:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 4:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 4:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 4:16 — KJV
“Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.”
— 1 Peter 4:16 (KJV)
1 Peter 4:16 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 4:16
“Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy God, that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth. that...: Heb. that the revenger of blood do not multiply to destroy”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:16: any, suffer, let
“Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of mine hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand?”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:16: yet, any, let
“Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf. I have...: Heb. there are yet words for God”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:16: yet, suffer, god
“(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:16: yet, any, let
“And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:16: yet, let, god
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