1 Peter 4:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. ”

1 Peter 4:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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. Compare Colossians 1:24 ; James 1:2...
1 Peter 4:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(13) But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. (13) Another reason: because the afflictions of...
1 Peter 4:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The section repeats ideas that have already appeared ( 1 Peter 2:18-24 ; 1 Peter 3:13-17 ), only they are emphasized by the imminence ( 1 Peter 4:17 ) of severe trial. 1 Peter 4:15 . a meddler:...
1 Peter 4:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

when, &c . = in (App-104.) the revelation (App-106.) also of His glory (see p. 1511). revealed . See 1 Peter 1:5 1 Peter 1:7 , 1 Peter 1:13 . with exceeding joy . Literally rejoicing gre...
1 Peter 4:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Hence, then, is the whole consolation of the godly, that they are associates with Christ, that hereafter they may be partakers of his glory; for we are always to bear in mind this transition fr...
1 Peter 4:13 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2408 PERSECUTION FOR CHRIST’S SAKE 1 Peter 4:12-16 . Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but...
1 Peter 4:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
1 Peter 4:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But rejoice, inasmuch, &c.— But, in proportion to your partaking the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory, you may rejoice with exceeding great joy. Christ will...
1 Peter 4:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. Inasmuch as. 'Aleph (') A B read х katho...
1 Peter 4:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Security of the Faithful in the Approaching Judgment C (ii). 1 Peter 4:1-6 . 'This is your faith: live then in accordance with it. Arm yourselves against your troubles by resolving to be li...
1 Peter 4:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(12-19) EXHORTATION TO COURAGE AND STEADFASTNESS IN PERSECUTION. — All ought to be prepared for persecution. It is a blessed and glorious thing to have to bear it. A criminal’s death and a Christian...
1 Peter 4:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 14 THE BELIEVER'S DOUBLE JOY 1 Peter 4:12-14 AFTER the benediction in 1 Peter 4:11 , we might have supposed that the exhortations of the Apostle were ended. But he now proceeds to mak...
1 Peter 4:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Suffering as a Christian 1 Peter 4:12-19 We are called upon to share our Savior's sufferings-not those of His substitution, but His daily self-denial, the hatred of men, the anguish of His soul...
1 Peter 4:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The whole force of the argument which the apostle has used in speaking thus of the Christ was to show these saints how through suffering Christ reached a triumph, and to call them to arm themselves w...
1 Peter 4:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: (13) But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; th...
1 Peter 4:13 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE PROBLEM OF PAIN ‘Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you … but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that...
1 Peter 4:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings ,.... Not of his personal sufferings; though they were partakers of the benefits and blessings which come through them, and result fr...
1 Peter 4:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. Ver. 13. But rejoice ] As the apostles did, Acts...
1 Peter 4:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Think it not strange , &c. Wonder not at the fiery trial The dreadful series of furious and bitter persecutions. The original expression, εν υμιν πυρωσει, is literally, the burning which is a...
1 Peter 4:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Christ's suffering in the flesh is set before us then as an example; not His sufferings for us in atonement, which were His alone, but His sufferings in a contrary world, in precious, lowly grace. We...
1 Peter 4:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Fortitude and Circumspection; Advice to Suffering Christians. A. D. 66. 12 Beloved, think it...
1 Peter 4:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

But rejoice; be so far from being offended at your sufferings, as rather to reckon that there is great matter of rejoicing in them; their being trials makes them tolerable, but your being in them p...
1 Peter 4:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Application Of The Previous Theme, And Reminder of the Coming Judgment ( 1 Peter 4:1-19 ). Having portrayed the great and all encompassing victory of Jesus Christ through suffering, Peter now appl...
1 Peter 4:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES 1 Peter 4:12 . Strange .—Do not be surprised, as if something unreasonable had happened. No form of suffering can come to Christians as accident. God, with a purpos...
1 Peter 4:13 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Peter 4:13 Consider: I. What Christ could not, as a perfectly pure and holy Being, have suffered for sins. (1) One element of suffering for sin, and that a most bitter one, of which Christ coul...
1 Peter 4:13 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Peter 4:1 . Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin: Brethren, we ha...
1 Peter 4:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Peter 4:3 . The will of the gentiles. Augustine in his city of God, should be read to see the excess and abominable idolatries of the gentiles. See the notes on Ephesians 5:12 ; Romans 1 . 1...
1 Peter 4:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Expositions 1 Peter 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh. St. Peter returns, after the digression of 1 Peter 3:19-60 , to the great subject of Christ's example...
1 Peter 4:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Christians partakers of Christ's sufferings:
1 Peter 4:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 1:13 ; 1 Peter 1:5 ; 1 Peter 1:6 ; 1 Peter 1:8 ; 1 Peter 5:1 ; 1 Peter 5:10 ; 2 Corinthians 1:7 ; 2 Corinthians 12:10 ; 2 Corinthians 12:9 ; 2 Corinthians 4:10 ; 2 Corinthians 4:17...
1 Peter 4:13 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Sunshine and Shadows 1 Peter 4:12-19 INTRODUCTORY WORDS There are several things about suffering for Christ which need to be emphasized. 1. Christians are not exempt from suffering. Asaph s...
1 Peter 4:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

But as ye partake of the sufferings of Christ — 1 Peter 4:1 , while ye suffer for his sake, rejoice in hope of more abundant glory. For the measure of glory answers the measure of suffering; and m...

1 Peter 4:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Peter 4:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

1 Peter 4:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Peter 4:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Peter 4:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Peter 4:13 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

1 Peter 4:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Peter 4:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Peter 4:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Peter 4:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Peter 4:13 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Peter 4:13 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Peter 4:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Peter 4:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Peter 4:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Peter 4:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 4:13 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

1 Peter 4:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes