Bible Chapter Summary
1 Peter 4 Summary
Suffering as Christians and Judgment to Come
Peter exhorts believers to arm themselves with Christ's mind of suffering, ceasing from sin and living to God's will rather than men's lusts. He warns that the end of all things is at hand; believers must be sober, watch unto prayer, and have fervent charity. Though the fiery trial may come, those reproached for Christ's name are happy, for God's spirit rests upon them. Peter cautions against suffering as evildoers, and declares that judgment must begin at God's house and that righteous souls must be committed to a faithful Creator.
Key themes
Key verses
1 Peter 4:1
“Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;”
1 Peter 4:7
“But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.”
1 Peter 4:13
“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.”
1 Peter 4:19
“Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.”
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