Verse 13. But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings. That is, sufferings of the same kind that he endured, and inflicted for the same reasons. Comp. Col 1:24; Jas 1:2; See Barnes "Mt 5:12".

The meaning here is, that they were to regard it as a matter of rejoicing that they were identified with Christ, even in suffering. See this sentiment illustrated at length See Barnes "Php 3:10".

That, when his glory shall be revealed. At the day of judgment. See Barnes "Mt 26:30".

Ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. Being admitted to the rewards which he will then confer on his people. Comp.1 Th 2:19. Every good man will have joy when, immediately at death, he is received into the presence of his Saviour; but his joy will be complete only when, in the presence of assembled worlds, he shall hear the sentence which shah confirm him in happiness for ever.

{d} "rejoice" Jas 1:2 {e} "when his glory" 2 Ti 2:12