1 Peter 4:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 4:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 4:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Use hospitality one to another without grudging." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 4:9 — KJV
“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.”
— 1 Peter 4:9 (KJV)
1 Peter 4:9 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 4:9
“And the priest shall charge her by an oath, and say unto the woman, If no man have lain with thee, and if thou hast not gone aside to uncleanness with another instead of thy husband, be thou free from this bitter water that causeth the curse: with another...: or, being in the power of thy husband: Heb. under thy husband”
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“If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.”
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“And he set the cherubims within the inner house: and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubims, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house. they...: or, the cherubims stretched forth their wings”
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“And he said unto her, Because I spake unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and said unto him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it please thee, I will give thee another vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give thee my vineyard.”
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“Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household. some...: Heb. we shall find punishment”
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