1 Peter 4:16
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

But, if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed: but let him glorify God in that name.

as.

1 Peter 4:19 Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator.

1 Peter 3:17,18 For it is better doing well (if such be the will of God) to suffer than doing ill. . . .

Acts 11:26 And they conversed there in the church a whole year: and they taught a great multitude, so that at Antioch the disciples were first named Christians.

Acts 26:28 And Agrippa said to Paul: In a little thou persuadest me to become a Christian.

Ephesians 3:13-15 Wherefore I pray you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. . . .

let him not.

Isaiah 50:7 The Lord God is my helper, therefore am I not confounded: therefore have I set my face as a most hard rock, and I know that I shall not be confounded.

Isaiah 54:4 Fear not, for thou shalt not be confounded, nor blush: for thou shalt not be put to shame, because thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt remember no more the reproach of thy widowhood.

Philippians 1:20 According to my expectation and hope; that in nothing I shall be confounded: but with all confidence, as always, so now also, shall Christ be magnified in my body, whether it be by life or by death.

2 Timothy 1:12 For which cause, I also suffer these things: but I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him, against that day.

Hebrews 12:2,3 Looking on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith, who, having joy set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and now sitteth on the right hand of the throne of God. . . .

but.

Isaiah 24:15 Therefore glorify ye the Lord in instruction: the name of the Lord God of Israel in the islands of the sea.

Acts 5:41 And they indeed went from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to suffer reproach for the name of Jesus.

Romans 5:2-5 By whom also we have access through faith into this grace wherein we stand: and glory in the hope of the glory of the sons of God. . . .

Philippians 1:29 For unto you it is given for Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him:

James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy, when you shall fall into divers temptations: . . .

Context
Suffering as Christians
15But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or a railer or coveter of other men's things. 16But, if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed: but let him glorify God in that name. 17For the time is, that judgment should begin at the house of God. And if at first at us, what shall be the end of them that believe not the gospel of God?…
Cross References
Acts 5:41
And they indeed went from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to suffer reproach for the name of Jesus.

Acts 11:26
And they conversed there in the church a whole year: and they taught a great multitude, so that at Antioch the disciples were first named Christians.

Acts 28:22
But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that it is every where contradicted.

Philippians 1:20
According to my expectation and hope; that in nothing I shall be confounded: but with all confidence, as always, so now also, shall Christ be magnified in my body, whether it be by life or by death.

James 2:7
Do not they blaspheme the good name that is invoked upon you?

1 Peter 2:12
Having your conversation good among the Gentiles: that whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by the good works which they shall behold in you, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 4:11
If any man speak, let him speak, as the words of God. If any minister, let him do it, as of the power which God administereth: that in all things God may be honoured through Jesus Christ: to whom is glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:14
If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory and power of God, and that which is his Spirit resteth upon you.

Lexicon
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

if [you suffer]
εἰ (ei)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

as
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

a Christian,
Χριστιανός (Christianos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5546: A Christian. From Christos; a Christian, i.e. Follower of Christ.

do not be ashamed,
αἰσχυνέσθω (aischynesthō)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 153: To be ashamed, be put to shame. From aischos; to feel shame.

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

glorify
δοξαζέτω (doxazetō)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1392: To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious.

God
Θεὸν (Theon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

[that you bear]
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

that
τούτῳ (toutō)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it.

name.
ὀνόματι (onomati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.


Additional Translations
But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.

but if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this name.

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

but if a man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name.

but if as a christian, let him not be ashamed, but glorify God in this name.

but if a man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name.

Yet if any man suffereth as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

If, however, any one suffers because he is a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God for being permitted to bear that name.

But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.

and if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; and let him glorify God in this respect;
Jump to Previous
Ashamed Bear Behalf Christian Glorify Glory However Matter Permitted Praise Punishment Respect Shame Suffer Suffereth Suffers Undergoes
Jump to Next
Ashamed Bear Behalf Christian Glorify Glory However Matter Permitted Praise Punishment Respect Shame Suffer Suffereth Suffers Undergoes
Links
1 Peter 4:16 NIV
1 Peter 4:16 NLT
1 Peter 4:16 ESV
1 Peter 4:16 NASB
1 Peter 4:16 KJV

1 Peter 4:16 Bible Apps
1 Peter 4:16 Biblia Paralela
1 Peter 4:16 Chinese Bible
1 Peter 4:16 French Bible
1 Peter 4:16 German Bible

Alphabetical: a anyone as ashamed be bear but Christian do glorify God he However if in is name not praise suffer suffers that this to you

NT Letters: 1 Peter 4:16 But if one of you suffers (1 Pet. 1P iP i Pet) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools

1 Peter 4:15
Top of Page
Top of Page