1 Peter 4:14
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
Original Language Analysis
ὀνόματι
the name
G3686
ὀνόματι
the name
Strong's:
G3686
Word #:
4 of 26
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
ὅτι
are ye for
G3754
ὅτι
are ye for
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
7 of 26
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δόξης
of glory
G1391
δόξης
of glory
Strong's:
G1391
Word #:
10 of 26
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 26
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεοῦ
of God
G2316
θεοῦ
of God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
14 of 26
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
πνεῦμα
the spirit
G4151
πνεῦμα
the spirit
Strong's:
G4151
Word #:
15 of 26
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
ἐφ'
upon
G1909
ἐφ'
upon
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
16 of 26
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
ἀναπαύεται
resteth
G373
ἀναπαύεται
resteth
Strong's:
G373
Word #:
18 of 26
(reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh
κατὰ
on
G2596
κατὰ
on
Strong's:
G2596
Word #:
19 of 26
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
μὲν
G3303
μὲν
Strong's:
G3303
Word #:
20 of 26
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
αὐτοὺς
their part
G846
αὐτοὺς
their part
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
21 of 26
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
βλασφημεῖται,
he is evil spoken of
G987
βλασφημεῖται,
he is evil spoken of
Strong's:
G987
Word #:
22 of 26
to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
κατὰ
on
G2596
κατὰ
on
Strong's:
G2596
Word #:
23 of 26
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
Cross References
1 Peter 3:14But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;Luke 6:22Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.Matthew 5:11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.James 1:12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.Psalms 146:5Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:1 Peter 3:16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.2 Corinthians 12:10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.John 15:21But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.Isaiah 51:7Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.Acts 13:45But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
Historical Context
Peter pronounces blessing on sufferers. Promise of Spirit's special presence encouraged martyrs. Early church saw martyrdom as supreme witness.
Questions for Reflection
- How can persecution be blessed rather than tragic?
- What divine presence accompanies suffering for Christ?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter pronounces blessing on persecuted believers. God's Spirit rests upon persecuted believers with special presence. Suffering for Christ brings blessing unavailable in comfort.