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But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
But if as a Christian (ε δε ως Χριστιανος). Supply the verb πασχε (condition of first class, "if one suffer as a Christian"). This…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian Because he is one, and professes himself to be one. This name was first given t…
Through patience and fortitude in suffering, dependence on God's promises, and adherence to the word the Holy Spirit has revealed, the Holy Spirit …
