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 (G2526)] 'in proportion as ye by suffering are partakers of Christ's sufferings - i:e., by faith enter willingly into realizing fellowship with them.
With exceeding joy, х agallioomenoi (G21)] - 'exulting joy:' now ye rejoice amidst sufferings; then ye shall EXULT forever free from sufferings (1 Peter 1:6; 1 Peter 1:8). If we will not bear suffering for Christ now, we must bear eternal sufferings hereafter.