17 For the time has come for judgment(A) to begin with God’s household,(B) and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

18 And if a righteous person is saved with difficulty,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?(C)[a]

19 So those who suffer according to God’s will should, while doing what is good, entrust themselves(D) to a faithful Creator.

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  1. 1 Peter 4:18 Pr 11:31 LXX

17 For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household;(A) and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?(B) 18 And,

“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
    what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”[a](C)

19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will(D) should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

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  1. 1 Peter 4:18 Prov. 11:31 (see Septuagint)