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A Sign of God's Presence
Commentators explain that being insulted for Christ is called "blessed" because it is accompanied by a special manifestation of the Holy Spirit. Described as the "Spirit of glory and of God," His presence provides supernatural comfort and strength that rests upon the believer during trials. This is seen as a sign of God's favor, not His absence.
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1 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 4:14
18th Century
Theologian
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye. That is, in His cause, or on His account. (See Barnes on Matthew 5:11).
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AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 4:14
If ye are reproached (ε ονειδιζεσθε). Condition of first class assumed as true with ε and present passive indicative of ονειδιζω, …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 4:14
19th Century
Bishop
If you are reproached.—The form of speech indicates that they were so reproached.
For the name of Christ.<…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Peter 4:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
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 jo…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 4:14
Here we have a fulfillment of the Lord’s own promises to his disciples when he said, “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and fal…
John Calvin
On 1 Peter 4:14
16th Century
Theologian
If you are reproached—He mentions reproaches because there is often more bitterness in them than in the loss of goods, or in the torments …
John Gill
On 1 Peter 4:14
17th Century
Pastor
If you be reproached for the name of Christ
For being called by his name; for bearing the name of Christians; for be…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 4:12–19
17th Century
Minister
Through patience and fortitude in suffering, dependence on God's promises, and adherence to the word the Holy Spirit has revealed, the Holy Spirit …