Devine Scripture

1 Peter 4:15

1 Peter chapter 4 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men’s matters:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men’s matters:

Context

v.14If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; because the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.

v.15This passage

v.16but if a man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:11

    For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:11

    and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;

  • Matthew 5:11

    Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

  • 1 Timothy 5:13

    And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

  • 1 Peter 2:19

    For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.

  • 2 Timothy 2:9

    wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.