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1 Peter 4:13

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

1 Peter 4:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Peter 4:13

Theological / Devotional

Rejoice. See on James 1:2.

Inasmuch as. Or, “to the extent that,” “just as long as.” Problems arising from the world’s misunderstanding of the Christian’s faith are to be expected. The Christian can rejoice because he knows that he will not be called upon to endure more than Christ suffered (see on Heb. 2:18 ; 4:15, 16).

That. Or, “in order that,” showing the purpose of the present rejoicing.

His glory. That is, the glory of His second coming (see on Matt. 25:31).

Revealed. Gr. apokaluptō (see on 1 Cor. 1:7; 1 Peter 1:7).

Exceeding joy. The ineffable joy of the first hour in eternity will quickly overshadow all the lonely, harassed hours of earth. The thrill and wonder of heaven will far exceed the farthest flights of the imagination.

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