1 Peter 4:12-14

Expanded Bible

Suffering as a Christian

¹² ·My friends [Beloved], do not be surprised at the ·terrible trouble [fiery ordeal; Zech. 13:9; Mal. 3:1–3] which now comes to test you. Do not think that something strange is happening to you. ¹³ But ·be happy [rejoice] that you are sharing in Christ’s sufferings so that you will ·be happy and full of joy [^Lrejoice exulting/joyously] ·when Christ comes again in glory [^Lat the revelation of his glory]. ¹⁴ When people ·insult [ridicule] you ·because you follow Christ [^Lfor the name of Christ], you are blessed, because the glorious Spirit, the Spirit of God, ·is with [rests on] you [Is. 11:1–2].