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1 Peter 4:16

1 Peter 4:16
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian,.... Because he is one, and professes himself to be one. This name was first given to the disciples at Antioch, either by themselves, or by the Gentiles; however,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian - Because he is a Christian; if he is persecuted on account of his religion. This was often done, and they had reason to expect that it might occur in their own…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Yet if - as a Christian - If he be persecuted because he has embraced the Christian faith, let him not be ashamed, but let him rather glorify God on this very account. Christ suffered by the Jews…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Peter 4:12-19

The frequent repetition of counsel and comfort to Christians, considered as sufferers, in every chapter of this epistle, shows that the greatest danger these new converts were in arose from the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian The occurrence of a name which has played so prominent a part in the history of mankind requires a few words of notice. It did not originate with the followers of…