1 Peter 4:13
in 1 Peter 4But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
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The same verse in ASV and KJV ▾
ASV
but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.
KJV
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.
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This verse in 1 Peter 4
Commentary
10 notes on this verseA commentator
Albert Barnes1798–1870
Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings - That is, sufferings of the same kind that he endured, and inflicted for the same reasons. Compare Col 1:24; Jas 1:2; See the notes at Mat 5:12. The meaning here is, that they were to regard it as a matter of rejoicing that they were identified with Christ, even in suffering. See this sentiment illustrated at length in the notes at Php 3:10. That, when his glory shall be revealed - At the day of judgment. See the notes at Mat 26:
This site's exposition
the fiery trial
on 1 Peter 4:12-13
Believers are not to treat the fiery trial as something strange, since suffering for Christ is the letter's norm. They rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ and will be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory, suffering and glory joined again.
This site's exposition
share in the sufferings of Christ
Albert Barnes explains sharing in the sufferings of Christ as suffering of the kind Christ suffered and for the same reasons. Those who rejoice now will be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. The letter joins the two again and again.
The record, by era
The Church Fathers2 voices
A commentator
Clement of AlexandriaFrom the Latin Translation of Cassiodorus · Written before 215.
proposed
"Rejoice," it is said, "that you are partakers in the sufferings of Christ:" that is, if you are righteous, you suffer for righteousness' sake, as Christ suffered for righteousness. "Happy are you, for the Spirit of God, who is the Spirit of His glory and virtue, rests on you." This possessive "His" signifies also an an angelic spirit: inasmuch as the glory of God those are, through whom, according to faith and righteousness, He is glorified, to honourable glory, according to the advancement of the saints who are brought in.
A commentator
Desert FathersThe Desert Fathers, Sayings of the Early Christian Monks · Written before 500.
proposed
[Syncletica] also said, 'When the devil does not use the goad of poverty to tempt us, he uses wealth for the same purpose. When he cannot win by scorn and mockery, he tries praise and flattery. If he cannot win by giving health, he tries …
The Medieval Church1 voice
The apostle added this to what was said before. He noticed that some were scandalized by the afflictions befalling them, since in the law peace is promised to those who serve the Lord (Rom. 2:10); and although above, when he gave instructions to servants, he …
The Puritans and the Awakening2 voices
But as ye partake of the sufferings of Christ - chap. 1, while ye suffer for his sake, rejoice in hope of more abundant glory. For the measure of glory answers the measure of suffering; and much more abundantly.
Christ himself endured them; and forsaking all, denying ourselves, are the terms upon which Christ accepts of us to be his disciples. [3.] Christians ought not only to be patient, but to rejoice, in their sharpest sorest sufferings for Christ, because they are tokens of divine favour; they promote the gospel and prepare for glory.
2 more voices on this verse
The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings,....
The Nineteenth Century1 voice
A commentator
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown1802–1910
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)
proposed
inasmuch as--The oldest manuscripts read, "in proportion as"; "in as far as" ye by suffering are partakers of Christ's sufferings, that is, by faith enter into realizing fellowship with them; willingly for His sake suffering as He suffered. with exceeding joy--Greek, "exulting joy"; now ye rejoice amidst sufferings; then ye shall EXULT, for ever free from sufferings (1Pe 1:6, 8).
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The words behind it
18 Greek wordsEvery Greek word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.
| Greek | Sound | Meaning | Word study | In the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ἀλλὰ | alla | But | G235 → | 635 times |
| καθὸ | katho | as | G2526 → | |
| κοινωνεῖτε | koinoneite | you have shared | G2841 → | |
| τοῖς | tois | in the | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| τοῦ | tou | <the> | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| Χριστοῦ | christou | of Christ | G5547 → | 523 times |
| παθήμασιν | pathemasin | sufferings | G3804 → | 16 times |
| χαίρετε, | chairete | do rejoice, | G5463 → | |
| ἵνα | ina | so that | G2443 → | 668 times |
| καὶ | kai | also | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| ἐν | en | in | G1722 → | 2738 times |
| τῇ | tea | the | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| ἀποκαλύψει | apokalupsei | revelation | G602 → | 17 times |
| τῆς | tes | of the | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| δόξης | doxes | glory | G1391 → | 165 times |
| αὐτοῦ | autou | of Him | G846 → | 5565 times |
| χαρῆτε | charete | you may rejoice | G5463 → | |
| ἀγαλλιώμενοι. | agalliomenoi | exulting. | G21 → | 11 times |
ἀλλὰBut
allaG235 →635 times
καθὸas
kathoG2526 →
κοινωνεῖτεyou have shared
koinoneiteG2841 →
τοῖςin the
toisG3588 →19766 times
τοῦ<the>
touG3588 →19766 times
Χριστοῦof Christ
christouG5547 →523 times
παθήμασινsufferings
pathemasinG3804 →16 times
χαίρετε,do rejoice,
chaireteG5463 →
ἵναso that
inaG2443 →668 times
καὶalso
kaiG2532 →9120 times
ἐνin
enG1722 →2738 times
τῇthe
teaG3588 →19766 times
ἀποκαλύψειrevelation
apokalupseiG602 →17 times
τῆςof the
tesG3588 →19766 times
δόξηςglory
doxesG1391 →165 times
αὐτοῦof Him
autouG846 →5565 times
χαρῆτεyou may rejoice
chareteG5463 →
ἀγαλλιώμενοι.exulting.
agalliomenoiG21 →11 times
A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.
The walk
8 stopsEach card is a verse this one points to, and under it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it.
Through
Romans 5:3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
it leads to
- James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
Reached by 2 separate paths from here.
- James 1:2–3
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
- 1 Peter 3:14
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9–10
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of…
- James 1:12
Through
Philippians 3:10I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,
it leads to
- Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved…
- 1 Peter 4:1–2
Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.
- 2 Timothy 2:11–12
This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
- Galatians 2:20
Through
Romans 8:17And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.
it leads to
- Galatians 4:7
So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God.
- Galatians 4:7
Where this verse is studied
About 1 Peter

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This page draws on Albert Barnes, Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869); Albert Barnes, Notes on the New Testament; Clement of Alexandria, From the Latin Translation of Cassiodorus; Desert Fathers, The Desert Fathers, Sayings of the Early Christian Monks; Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible; John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748); John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament; Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible and Theophylact of Ohrid, Commentary on 1 Peter.
