Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. New Living Translation So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you. English Standard Version Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. Berean Standard Bible So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. Berean Literal Bible Therefore also, those suffering according to the will of God, let them commit their souls to the faithful Creator in well-doing. King James Bible Wherefore 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. New King James Version Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator. New American Standard Bible Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God are to entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right. NASB 1995 Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right. NASB 1977 Therefore, let those also who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God must entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing good. Amplified Bible Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with the will of God must [continue to] do right and commit their souls [for safe-keeping] to the faithful Creator. Christian Standard Bible So then, let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust themselves to a faithful Creator while doing what is good. Holman Christian Standard Bible So those who suffer according to God’s will should, while doing what is good, entrust themselves to a faithful Creator. American Standard Version Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator. Contemporary English Version If you suffer for obeying God, you must have complete faith in your faithful Creator and keep on doing right. English Revised Version Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who suffer because that is God's will for them must entrust themselves to a faithful creator and continue to do what is good. Good News Translation So then, those who suffer because it is God's will for them, should by their good actions trust themselves completely to their Creator, who always keeps his promise. International Standard Version So then, those who suffer according to God's will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do what is good. Majority Standard Bible So then, those who suffer according to God?s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. NET Bible So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good. New Heart English Bible Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator. Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore, let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit the keeping of their souls to him in well-doing, as to a faithful Creator. Weymouth New Testament Therefore also, let those who are suffering in accordance with the will of God entrust their souls in well-doing to a faithful Creator. World English Bible Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSo that those also suffering according to the will of God, as to a steadfast Creator, let them commit their own souls in doing good. Berean Literal Bible Therefore also, those suffering according to the will of God, let them commit their souls to the faithful Creator in well-doing. Young's Literal Translation so that also those suffering according to the will of god, as to a stedfast Creator, let them commit their own souls in good doing. Smith's Literal Translation Therefore let them also suffering according to the will of God commit their souls in doing good, as to a faithful Creator. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God, commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, too, let those who suffer according to the will of God commend their souls by good deeds to the faithful Creator. New American Bible As a result, those who suffer in accord with God’s will hand their souls over to a faithful creator as they do good. New Revised Standard Version Therefore, let those suffering in accordance with God’s will entrust themselves to a faithful Creator, while continuing to do good. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to him in well doing, as to a faithful Creator. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Therefore, let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to him by excellent works, as to a faithful Creator. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWherefore, let those also who suffer according to the will of God, by doing good, commit their souls to him as to a faithful Creator. Godbey New Testament So let those indeed suffering according to the will of God submit their souls to the faithful Creator, in good work. Haweis New Testament Wherefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to him in well-doing as to the faithful Creator. Mace New Testament let those then, whom God calls to sufferings, by virtue recommend their souls to him, as to a creator, who will make good his promise. Weymouth New Testament Therefore also, let those who are suffering in accordance with the will of God entrust their souls in well-doing to a faithful Creator. Worrell New Testament Wherefore, let those also who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing to a Faithful Creator. Worsley New Testament Wherefore let them, that suffer according to the will of God, commit their souls in well-doing to Him as to a faithful Creator. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Suffering as Christians…18And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” 19So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. Cross References Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 2 Timothy 1:12 For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Hebrews 12:7-11 Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? / If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. / Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live? ... Psalm 31:5 Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth. Luke 23:46 Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last. 2 Corinthians 1:9-10 Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, Job 13:15 Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. Treasury of Scripture Why let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as to a faithful Creator. let. 1 Peter 4:12-16 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: … 1 Peter 3:17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. Acts 21:11-14 And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles… commit. Psalm 31:5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth. Psalm 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Luke 23:46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. in. 1 Peter 2:15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: Esther 4:16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. Jeremiah 26:11-15 Then spake the priests and the prophets unto the princes and to all the people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for he hath prophesied against this city, as ye have heard with your ears… a faithful. Psalm 138:8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. Psalm 146:5,6 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: … Isaiah 40:27,28 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God? … Jump to Previous Accordance Commit Creator Entrust Faithful God's Good Hands Keeping Maker Punishment Purpose Reason Safe Souls Stedfast Suffer Suffering Themselves Undergo Well-Doing WhereforeJump to Next Accordance Commit Creator Entrust Faithful God's Good Hands Keeping Maker Punishment Purpose Reason Safe Souls Stedfast Suffer Suffering Themselves Undergo Well-Doing Wherefore1 Peter 4 1. He exhorts them to cease from sin and live fore God,12. and comforts them against persecution. So then This phrase serves as a conclusion or a summation of the preceding thoughts. In the context of 1 Peter 4, Peter has been discussing the reality of suffering for Christians. The Greek word "ὥστε" (hōste) indicates a logical result or consequence. It connects the reader to the previous verses, emphasizing that suffering is not random but has a divine purpose. Historically, early Christians faced persecution, and this phrase reassures them that their trials are part of a larger divine plan. those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good Let them that suffer according to the will of God.--Our version omits an important little word: Let them that suffer also (or, Let even them that suffer) according to the will of God. The stress is on "suffer"--i.e., be put to death. And the clause, "according to the will of God," seems not intended to mean "in a godly and unblameable manner," as opposed to the "suffering as a murderer" (1Peter 4:15); rather, it brings out that such a death is no accident, no sudden calamity, but in strict accordance with God's prearranged design. (Comp. 1Peter 3:17 : "if the will of God will it.") Thus it harmonises with the following: "faithful Creator," "commit their souls." Commit the keeping of their souls.--The beautiful verb rendered "commit the keeping of" is a technical term for depositing a deed, or sum of money, or other valuable, with any one in trust. In the literal sense it occurs in Luke 12:48; 2Timothy 1:12 : in a metaphorical sense, of doctrines committed in trust to the safe keeping of the Episcopate, in 1Timothy 1:18; 1Timothy 6:20; 2Timothy 1:14; 2Timothy 2:2 : of leaving persons whom you love in trust, in Acts 14:23; Acts 20:32. But the words which St. Peter probably has ringing in his ears when he thus writes are the words of our Lord on the cross (where the same verb is used): "Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit" (Luke 23:46). "Their souls" might, perhaps, with still more propriety, be here translated their lives. The connection will then be: "Consider the mildness of these trials compared with the terrors overhanging the sinful. Even if the worst should come to the worst, and you must die a martyr's death, it is but the execution of God's plan for you. View your life as a deposit: lay it confidently in His hands, to be returned to you again when the time comes: and you will find Him faithful to what a Creator ought to be." . . . Verse 19. - Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God; rather, let them also that suffer. St. Peter sums up his exhortation; he returns to the thought of 1 Peter 3:17, "It is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well-doing, than for evil-doing." In the hour of suffering, as well as in times of prosperity, we are in the hands of a merciful and loving Father; we are to learn submission, not because the suffering is inevitable, but because it is according to his will, and his will is our sanctification and salvation. Commit the keeping of their souls to him in well-doing, as unto a faithful Creator; rather, as in the Revised Version, commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator. The conjunction "as" must be omitted, not being found in any of the best manuscripts. The word rendered "Creator" (κτίστης) Occurs nowhere else in the Greek Testament. God is our Creator, the Father of spirits, He gave the spirit; to him it returneth. We must imitate our dying Lord, and, like him, commit our souls to the keeping of our heavenly Father as a deposit which may be left with perfect confidence in the hands of a faithful Creator (see 2 Timothy 1:12). There is an evident reference here to our Lord's words upon the cross (Luke 23:46; Psalm 31:5). St. Peter adds, "in well-doing." The Christian's faith must bring forth the fruits of holy living; even in the midst of suffering he must "be careful to maintain good works."
Greek So then,Ὥστε (Hōste) Conjunction Strong's 5620: So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore. those who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. suffer πάσχοντες (paschontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3958: I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. will θέλημα (thelēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2307: An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. should entrust παρατιθέσθωσαν (paratithesthōsan) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3908: From para and tithemi; to place alongside, i.e. Present; by implication, to deposit. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. souls ψυχὰς (psychas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 5590: From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. to [their] faithful πιστῷ (pistō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 4103: Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. Creator Κτίστῃ (Ktistē) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2939: (often of the founder of a city), creator, God. From ktizo; a founder, i.e. God. and continue ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. to do good. ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ (agathopoiia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 16: The doing of that which is good, well-doing. From agathopoios; well-doing, i.e. Virtue. Links 1 Peter 4:19 NIV1 Peter 4:19 NLT 1 Peter 4:19 ESV 1 Peter 4:19 NASB 1 Peter 4:19 KJV 1 Peter 4:19 BibleApps.com 1 Peter 4:19 Biblia Paralela 1 Peter 4:19 Chinese Bible 1 Peter 4:19 French Bible 1 Peter 4:19 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Peter 4:19 Therefore let them also who suffer according (1 Pet. 1P iP i Pet) |
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