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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

But if as a Christian (ε δε ως Χριστιανος). Supply the verb πασχε (condition of first cla , "if one suffer as a Christian"). This …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian. Because he is a Christian; if he is persecuted on account of his religion. This was often done, and …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian.—Saint Peter purposely uses the name that was a term of derision among the pagans. I…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf for the time is come that judgment must be…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

But to suffer as a “Christian” (GK 5985) is no shame. The title “Christian,” which is now so common, was just coming into use when Peter wrote. At …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian. After having forbidden Christians to do any hurt or harm, so that for their evil deeds, like unbelie…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian
Because he is one, and professes himself to be one. This name was first given t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Through patience and fortitude in suffering, dependence on God's promises, and adherence to the word the Holy Spirit has revealed, the Holy Spirit …

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