1 Peter 4:14

King James Version

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

Parallel Translations

New American Standard Bible (1995)
If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Simplified Cowboy Version
If you get insulted because you ride for Jesus, take it as a compliment. This means God is riding with you.

Bible in Basic English
If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you.

Darby Translation
If ye are reproached in [the] name of Christ, blessed [are ye]; for the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God rests upon you: [on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.]

World English Bible
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil-spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

Weymouth's New Testament
You are to be envied, if you are being reproached for bearing the name of Christ; for in that case the Spirit of glory-- even the Spirit of God--is resting upon you.

King James Version (1611)
If ye be reproched for the Name of Christ, happie are ye, for the spirit of glory, and of God resteth vpon you: on their part hee is euill spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

Literal Translation
If you are reviled in the name of Christ, you are blessed, because "the Spirit of God and of glory rests on you." Truly, according to them, He is blasphemed; but according to you, He is glorified. Isa. 11:2

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Yf ye be reuyled for ye name of Christ, blessed are ye, for ye sprete (which is ye sprete of glory & of God) resteth vpon you. On their parte he is euell spoken of, but on yor parte he is praysed.

Mace New Testament (1729)
if you suffer indignities in the cause of Christ, you are happy: for the glorious spirit of God rests upon you.

THE MESSAGE
If you're abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It's the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others. If they're on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that's a different matter. But if it's because you're a Christian, don't give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name!

Amplified Bible
If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God's salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you—He whom they curse, you glorify].

American Standard Version
If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; because the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.

Revised Standard Version
If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
If ye be rayled vpon for the name of Christ happie are ye. For the sprete of glory and the sprete of god resteth apon you. On their parte he is evyll spoken of: but on youre parte he is glorified.

Update Bible Version
If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed [are you]; because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God rests on you.

Webster's Bible Translation
If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, happy [are ye]; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you. On their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

Young's Literal Translation
if ye be reproached in the name of Christ -- happy [are ye], because the Spirit of glory and of God upon you doth rest; in regard, indeed, to them, he is evil-spoken of, and in regard to you, he is glorified;

New Century Version
When people insult you because you follow Christ, you are blessed, because the glorious Spirit, the Spirit of God, is with you.

New English Translation
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God , rests on you.

Berean Standard Bible
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Contemporary English Version
Count it a blessing when you suffer for being a Christian. This shows that God's glorious Spirit is with you.

Complete Jewish Bible
If you are being insulted because you bear the name of the Messiah, how blessed you are! For the Spirit of the Sh'khinah, that is, the Spirit of God, is resting on you!

English Standard Version
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

Geneva Bible (1587)
If yee be railed vpon for the Name of Christ, blessed are ye: for the spirit of glory, and of God resteth vpon you: which on their part is euill spoken of: but on your part is glorified.

George Lamsa Translation
If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you: for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you.

Christian Standard Bible®
If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Hebrew Names Version
If you are insulted for the name of Messiah, blessed are you; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.

International Standard Version
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God is resting on you.on you. For their sake he is being blasphemed, but for your sake he is being glorified.">[fn]Matthew 5:11; 2 Corinthians 12:10; James 1:12; 1 Peter 2:12,19-20;">[xr]

Etheridge Translation
And if you be reviled for the sake of the name of the Meshiha, you are happy; for the Spirit of the glory of Aloha resteth upon you.

Murdock Translation
And if ye are reproached on account of the name of the Messiah, happy are ye: for the glorious Spirit of God resteth upon you.

New King James Version
If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. [fn] On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

New Living Translation
If you are insulted because you bear the name of Christ, you will be blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you.

New Life Bible
If men speak bad of you because you are a Christian, you will be happy because the Spirit of shining-greatness and of God is in you.

English Revised Version
If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed [are ye]; because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.

New Revised Standard
If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you.

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
If ye are being reproached in the name of Christ, happy are ye ! Because, the Spirit, of the glory, and the Spirit of God, unto you is bringing rest.

Douay-Rheims Bible
If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory and power of God, and that which is his Spirit resteth upon you.

Lexham English Bible
If you are reviled on account of the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
Yf ye be rayled vpon for the name of Christe, happy are ye. For the spirite of glory and of God, resteth vpon you: On their part he is euyll spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

Easy-to-Read Version
When people say bad things to you because you follow Christ, consider it a blessing. When that happens, it shows that God's Spirit, the Spirit of glory, is with you.

New American Standard Bible
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, and of God, rests upon you.

Good News Translation
Happy are you if you are insulted because you are Christ's followers; this means that the glorious Spirit, the Spirit of God, is resting on you.

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
If ye ben dispisid for the name of Crist, ye schulen be blessid; for that that is of the onour, and of the glorie, and of the vertu of God, and the spirit that is his, schal reste on you.

Contextual Overview

¹² Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: ¹³ 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. ¹⁴ If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. ¹⁵ But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. ¹⁶ Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. ¹⁷ For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? ¹⁸ And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? ¹⁹ Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

Bible Verse Review
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ye be: 1 Peter 2:19, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 3:16

reproached: 1 Peter 4:4, 1 Peter 4:5, Psalms 49:9, Psalms 89:51, Isaiah 51:7, Matthew 5:11, Luke 6:22, John 7:47-52, John 8:48, John 9:28, John 9:34, 2 Corinthians 12:10

happy: 1 Kings 10:8, Psalms 32:1, Psalms 32:2, Psalms 146:5, James 1:12, James 5:11

for: Numbers 11:25, Numbers 11:26, 2 Kings 2:15, Isaiah 11:2

on: Acts 13:45, Acts 18:6, 2 Peter 2:2

but: 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 3:16, Matthew 5:16, Galatians 1:24, 2 Thessalonians 1:10-12

Reciprocal: Genesis 39:14 - he came Genesis 39:21 - the Lord 2 Samuel 6:22 - more vile Psalms 31:11 - I was Psalms 38:20 - because Psalms 50:15 - glorify Psalms 119:22 - for I have Psalms 119:46 - will not Proverbs 18:3 - General Song of Solomon 5:7 - took Isaiah 25:8 - rebuke Isaiah 43:7 - for my Isaiah 60:1 - the glory Isaiah 61:3 - that he Jeremiah 15:15 - know Jeremiah 20:8 - the word Jeremiah 20:18 - with Jeremiah 37:14 - said Daniel 6:4 - but Matthew 19:29 - my Luke 2:34 - for a Luke 9:26 - whosoever Luke 21:17 - for John 11:4 - for John 16:22 - and your Acts 4:9 - the good Acts 9:16 - for Acts 11:26 - were Acts 16:25 - sang Acts 25:7 - and laid Acts 26:31 - This man Acts 28:22 - for Romans 2:7 - glory Romans 8:30 - he justified 1 Corinthians 4:10 - for 2 Corinthians 6:8 - evil 2 Corinthians 12:9 - the power Philippians 1:11 - are Philippians 3:10 - and the fellowship 2 Thessalonians 1:5 - manifest 2 Thessalonians 1:12 - the name 1 Timothy 3:7 - lest 1 Timothy 4:10 - therefore 1 Timothy 5:14 - give 2 Timothy 1:8 - ashamed Hebrews 11:26 - the reproach Hebrews 12:2 - despising Hebrews 13:13 - General 1 John 4:17 - as

Cross-References

Genesis 4:5
But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

Genesis 4:6
And the Lord said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

Genesis 4:11
And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand;

Genesis 4:12
When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth.

Genesis 4:13
And Cain said unto the Lord , My punishment is greater than I can bear.

Genesis 4:14
Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me.

Genesis 4:15
And the Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the Lord set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.

Genesis 4:16
And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord , and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.

Genesis 4:20
And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle.

Genesis 4:24
If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ,.... For being called by his name; for bearing the name of Christians; for believing in him, and professing him; and for the sake of his Gospel, which is sometimes called his name, Acts 9:15 not that the apostle makes any doubt of this, for nothing is more certain than that the saints shall be reproached, and all manner of evil spoken of them falsely for Christ's name sake; but he supposes it, and takes it for granted, that they are, and will be reproached, and yet pronounces them blessed persons:

happy are ye; some supply it, "shall ye be", as the Vulgate Latin version; that is, in the other world, because the kingdom of heaven, the crown of life and glory, belongs to such persons; they will be happy at death, in judgment, and to all eternity: others, with our translators, supply, "are ye", as the Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions; for such are happy now in themselves, being both comfortable in their frames, and honourable in their persons and characters, however uncomfortable, miserable, and dishonourable they may appear to the men of the world:

for the Spirit of glory, and of God, resteth upon you; alluding to

Isaiah 11:2 that is, the glorious Spirit of God, as the Syriac version renders it; who is glorious in himself, in the perfections of his nature, being possessed of the same glorious divine essence with the Father and Son; and in his works both of nature, being equally concerned with the other Persons in the Godhead in the works of creation and providence, and also of grace, especially the latter; and in all his gifts and graces with which he adorns the saints, and makes them glorious: and his resting on them denotes his inhabitation in them, and his abiding with them, and remaining in them; and which appears by the comfort they enjoy in their souls amidst all the reproaches and revilings of men, and by the strength which they have to bear up under and endure shame and persecution for the sake of Christ; and which casts an honour upon them, and makes them both glorious and cheerful. The Jews have a saying n, that the Holy Ghost does not dwell on any, but on him that has a cheerful heart:

on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified: on the part of the revilers, the person, office, work, and grace, the operations and influences of the Spirit are blasphemed and ridiculed; the power of the Spirit, with which the saints speak, the experiences of grace they express, the comforts of the Spirit they declare that they enjoy under suffering circumstances, as well as their courage, patience, and cheerfulness he gives them, are generally bantered by persecutors; and indeed all the reproaches they cast upon the people of God fall upon the Spirit of God, by whom they are animated and influenced: but on the part of the sufferers he is glorified; inasmuch as they continue to bear a testimony to his grace, depend upon his strength, and ascribe all their comfort and gracious experience unto him. This clause is wanting in the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions, but is in all Beza's Greek copies, excepting one; and is also in the Arabic version.

n T. Hieros. Succa, fol. 55. 1.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye - That is, in his cause, or on his account. See the notes at Matthew 5:11. The sense of the word “happy” here is the same as “blessed” in Matthew 5:3-5, etc. It means that they were to regard their condition or lot as a blessed one; not that they would find personal and positive enjoyment on being reproached and vilified. It would be a blessed condition, because it would be like that of their Saviour; would show that they were his friends; would be accompanied with rich spiritual influences in the present world; and would be followed by the rewards of heaven.

For the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you - The glorious and Divine Spirit. There is no doubt that there is reference here to the Holy Spirit; and the meaning is, that they might expect that that Spirit would rest upon them, or abide with them, if they were persecuted for the cause of Christ. There may be some allusion here, in the language, to the fact that the Spirit of God descended and abode on the Saviour at his baptism John 1:33; and, in like manner, they might hope to have the same Spirit resting on them. The essential idea is, that, if they were called to suffer in the cause of the Redeemer, they would not be left or forsaken. They might hope that God would impart his Spirit to them in proportion to their sufferings in behalf of religion, and that they would have augmented joy and peace. This is doubtless the case with those who suffer persecution, and this is the secret reason why they are so sustained in their trials. Their persecutions are made the reason of a much more copious effusion of the Spirit on their souls. The same principle applies, doubtless, to all the forms of trial which the children of God pass through; and in sickness, bereavement, loss of property, disappointment in their worldly plans, and death itself, they may hope that larger measures of the Spirit’s influences will rest upon them. Hence, it is often gain to the believer to suffer.

On their part - So far as they are concerned; or by them.

He is evil spoken of - That is, the Holy Spirit. They only blaspheme him, (Greek;) they reproach his sacred influences by their treatment of you and your religion.

But on your part he is glorified - By your manner of speaking of him, and by the honor done to him in the patience evinced in your trials, and in your purity of life.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 14. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ — To be reproached for the name of Christ is to be reproached for being a Christian, that is, for being like Christ. This is the highest honour to which any man can arrive in this world, and therefore the apostle says to such? Happy are ye.

The Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you — As this Divine Spirit rested upon Jesus, so does it rest upon his persecuted followers. There is a various reading here, και δυναμεως, and of power, which is found in some of the chief MSS., (the Codex Alexandrinus, and above twenty others,) the later Syriac, all the Arabic, Coptic, AEthiopic, Armenian, Vulgate, some copies of the Itala, Athanasius, Theophylact, Cyprian, and Cassiodorus; and in them the whole verse reads thus: If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the Spirit of glory, AND OF POWER, and of God, resteth upon you. This is agreeable to our Lord's words, Matthew 5:11-12. So that what constituted them unhappy in the sight of the world was their chief happiness in the sight of God; they carried Christ the fountain of blessedness in their heart, and therefore could not be unhappy.

On their part he is evil spoken of — καταμεναυτους Κατα μεν αυτους βλασφημειται, κατα δε ὑμας δοξαζεται· By them he is blasphemed, by you he is honoured.