1 Peter 4:19
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?
18 And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
- KJV
- 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.
- WEB
- 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.
- ASV
- Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator.
- DARBY
- Wherefore also let them who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing to a faithful Creator.
- BLB
- Therefore also, those suffering according to the will of God, let them commit their souls to the faithful Creator in doing good.
- ÅB
- Derfor skal og de som etter Guds vilje må lide, overgi sine sjeler til den trofaste skaper, idet de gjør det gode.
- OTB
- Derfor skal de som lider etter Guds vilje, overgi sine sjeler til en trofast Skaper ved å gjøre det som er rett.
- B1930
- Derfor skal og de som efter Guds vilje må lide, overgi sine sjeler til den trofaste skaper, idet de gjør det gode.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 37:5
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.
Read in context2 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.
Read in context1 Peter 3:17
For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
Read in contextPsalms 138:8
The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.
Read in contextPsalms 146:5–6
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Read in context1 Peter 4:12–16
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Read in contextPsalms 31:5
Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth.
Read in contextRomans 2:7
To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
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