1 Peter 4:12-14
12
Beloved, do not be surprised at z the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
13
But rejoice a insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad b when his glory is revealed.
14
c If you are insulted d for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
-
Cross References
1 Peter 1:7
So that the tested genuineness of your faith - more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire - may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
-
Cross References
Philippians 3:10 - 11
That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.
Acts 5:41
Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.
-
Cross References
1 Peter 1:5 - 7
Who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
1 Peter 5:1
So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed:
Romans 8:17 - 18
And if children, then heirs - heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
Jude 1:24
Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy.
-
Cross References
Psalms 89:51
With which your enemies mock, O Lord, with which they mock the footsteps of your anointed.
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
-
Cross References
John 15:21
But all these things they will do to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me.
Hebrews 11:26
He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.
English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.