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.
Original Language Analysis
ὡς
any man suffer as
G5613
ὡς
any man suffer as
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
3 of 14
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
μὴ
not
G3361
μὴ
not
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
5 of 14
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
δοξαζέτω
let him glorify
G1392
δοξαζέτω
let him glorify
Strong's:
G1392
Word #:
7 of 14
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸν
God
G2316
θεὸν
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
10 of 14
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Philippians 1:29For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;1 Peter 4:19Wherefore 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.Acts 5:41And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.2 Timothy 1:12For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.Isaiah 50:7For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.Philippians 1:20According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.Isaiah 24:15Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, even the name of the LORD God of Israel in the isles of the sea.Isaiah 54:4Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.Acts 26:28Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.Acts 11:26And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
Historical Context
Believers embraced Christian as identity marker. Early martyrs boldly confessed Christian identity. Modern application: openly identify with Christ.
Questions for Reflection
- How can suffering for Christian identity glorify God?
- What does glorifying God through persecution mean?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter encourages suffering for Christian identity. Don't feel disgraced about Christian identity. Suffering for Christ glorifies God more than comfort.