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If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God’s salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you—He whom they curse, you glorify].
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14 KJV - 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted for the name of...
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1 Peter 4:14-16. If ye be reproached for Christ — Reproaches...
- 14 Catholic Bible
Happy are you if you are insulted because you are Christ's...
- 14 KJV
Now Peter reminds Christians that it is a privilege—they are "blessed"—to be allowed to be insulted for Christ's name. Humans might insult you, but God's Spirit rests upon you. That fact is worth rejoicing.
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 1 Peter 4:14 (ESV) Verse of the Day. Nobody wants to endure suffering, pain, or persecution.
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Since faith is such a huge part of who we are as Christians, being criticized can feel like a verbal attack. It’s hard enough when the comments come from strangers or acquaintances, but especially so from well-meaning family and friends. No matter the source, reacting well to negative critique starts with listening - which can be one of the hardest...
1. It will come, and we should expect it. 2. It will challenge us, and we need to prepare ahead of time. 3. It will test us, and we need to lean on God for strength. 4. It is a tool the enemy uses, and we need to understand how he uses it.
Stay Respectful of Others When we are criticized, it’s hard not to feel defensive. But the last thing God wants us to do is throw insults or unrighteous judgments back. We ought to take a few moments and let the Holy Spirit soothe any anger and temper our words before we respond. Stay Faithful to the Lord Hearing criticism can distract us by stirri...
In Scripture, we can find people who responded rightly to criticism from others, even from religious leaders or those within the church. Two of them in particular stand out: Jesus 1. He always held love for the people coming against Him 2. He tried to engage them in discussion 3. He used their criticism as a basis for teaching them Paul 1. He accep...
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be.
14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.
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If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified. Young's Literal Translation.
