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1 Peter 4:18

JudgmentSalvation

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

17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

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BSB
And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”
KJV
And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
WEB
“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner?”
ASV
And if the righteous is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and sinner appear?
DARBY
And if the righteous is difficultly saved, where shall the impious and [the] sinner appear?
BLB
And, “If the righteous one is saved with difficulty, where will appear the ungodly and sinner?”
ÅB
Og blir den rettferdige vanskelig frelst, hvor skal det da bli av den ugudelige og synderen?
OTB
Og
hvis det med vanskelighet er at den rettferdige blir frelst,
hva vil da skje med den ugudelige og synderen?
B1930
Og blir den rettferdige vanskelig frelst, hvor skal det da bli av den ugudelige og synderen?

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Proverbs 11:31

    If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!

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  • Ezekiel 18:24

    But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die.

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  • Luke 23:31

    For if men do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

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  • 2 Peter 2:5–6

    if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight;

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  • Jude 1:15

    to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.”

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  • 1 Corinthians 10:12

    So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.

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  • 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.

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  • Hebrews 10:38–39

    But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”

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