14 If you are reviled [a](A)for the name of Christ, (B)you are blessed, (C)because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 Make sure that (D)none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a [b](E)troublesome meddler; 16 but if anyone suffers as a (F)Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to (G)glorify God in this name.

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  1. 1 Peter 4:14 Lit in
  2. 1 Peter 4:15 Lit one who oversees others’ affairs

14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ,(A) you are blessed,(B) 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. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.(C)

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