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A Name of Honor
Scholars explain that the name "Christian" was initially a derogatory nickname used by outsiders to mock believers. Peter instructs his readers not to be ashamed of this label but to embrace it, transforming a term of ridicule into a name that brings glory to God.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 4:16
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 4:16
But if as a Christian (ε δε ως Χριστιανος). Supply the verb πασχε (condition of first class, "if one suffer as a Christian"). This…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 4:16
19th Century
Bishop
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian.—Saint Peter purposely uses the name that was a term of derision among the pagans. I…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Peter 4:16–17
19th Century
Preacher
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
On 1 Peter 4:16
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
On 1 Peter 4:16
16th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 Peter 4:16
17th Century
Pastor
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
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 …