KJV ORIGINAL
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But if you're going through it because you're a Christian, don't feel embarrassed about it. Instead, give God the credit for letting you represent him like that.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Being persecuted for following Jesus isn't something to hide from — it's something to be proud of.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter was written by the Apostle Peter to Christians living in various provinces of Asia Minor around the mid-first century CE. It was written to encourage believers enduring social ostracism and official persecution for their Christian identity, urging steadfastness and hope amidst their trials.
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