1 Peter 4:12-19
Sharing the Suffering of Christ
12aBeloved, do not be surprised at the bfiery trial among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you. 13But to the degree you are asharing the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the brevelation of His glory cyou may rejoice with exultation. 14If you are insulted 1,afor the name of Christ, byou are blessed, cbecause the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15Make sure that anone of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a 1,btroublesome meddler; 16but if anyone suffers as a aChristian, he is not to be put to shame, but is to bglorify God in this name. 17For it is time for judgment ato begin 1with bthe house of God; and if it cbegins with us first, what will be the outcome for those dwho do not obey the egospel of God? 18aAnd if it is with difficulty that the righteous is saved, 1what will become of the bgodless man and the sinner? 19Therefore, those also who suffer according to athe will of God must entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing good.