1 Peter 4:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 4:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 4:19 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as u..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 4:19 — KJV
“Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.”
— 1 Peter 4:19 (KJV)
1 Peter 4:19 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 4:19
“Therefore now thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; Wherefore commit ye this great evil against your souls, to cut off from you man and woman, child and suckling, out of Judah, to leave you none to remain; out...: Heb. out of the midst of Judah”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:19: wherefore, god, commit
“Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly. to make...: or, into gardens”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:19: wherefore, let, god
“And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. residue: or, excellency godly...: Heb. seed of God treacherously: or, unfaithfully”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:19: wherefore, let, god
“For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:19: suffer, god, well
“And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:19: wherefore, according, god
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