1 Peter 4:13

New Living Translation

Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world.

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
Instead, rejoice as you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may also rejoice with great joy when his glory is revealed.

King James Version (1611)
But reioyce in as much as yee are partakers of Christes sufferings; that when his glory shalbe reueiled, ye may be glad also with exceeding ioy.

King James Version
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.

English Standard Version
But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

New American Standard Bible
but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that at the revelation of His glory you may also rejoice and be overjoyed.

New Century Version
But be happy that you are sharing in Christ's sufferings so that you will be happy and full of joy when Christ comes again in glory.

New American Standard Bible (1995)
but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.

Berean Standard Bible
But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

Contemporary English Version
Be glad for the chance to suffer as Christ suffered. It will prepare you for even greater happiness when he makes his glorious return.

Complete Jewish Bible
Rather, to the extent that you share the fellowship of the Messiah's sufferings, rejoice; so that you will rejoice even more when his Sh'khinah is revealed.

Darby Translation
but as ye have share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that in the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exultation.

Easy-to-Read Version
But you should be happy that you are sharing in Christ's sufferings. You will be happy and full of joy when Christ shows his glory.

Geneva Bible (1587)
But reioyce, in asmuch as ye are partakers of Christs suffrings, that when his glory shall appeare, ye may be glad and reioyce.

George Lamsa Translation
But rejoice, for you are partakers of Christ''s sufferings; and when his glory shall be revealed you may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Good News Translation
Rather be glad that you are sharing Christ's sufferings, so that you may be full of joy when his glory is revealed.

Lexham English Bible
But to the degree that you share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, so that also at the revelation of his glory you may rejoice and be glad.

Literal Translation
but according as you share the sufferings of Christ, rejoice; so that you may rejoice exultingly at the revelation of His glory.

Amplified Bible
But insofar as you are sharing Christ's sufferings, keep on rejoicing, so that when His glory [filled with His radiance and splendor] is revealed, you may rejoice with great joy.

American Standard Version
but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.

Bible in Basic English
But be glad that you are given a part in the pains of Christ; so that at the revelation of his glory you may have great joy.

Hebrew Names Version
But because you are partakers of Messiah's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also you may rejoice with exceeding joy.

International Standard Version
Instead, because you are participating in the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that you may be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.Acts 5:41; Romans 8:17; 2 Corinthians 1:7; 4:10; Philippians 3:10; Colossians 1:24; 2 Timothy 2:12; James 1:1-13; 1 Peter 1:5-6; Revelation 1:9;">[xr]

Etheridge Translation
but rejoice that you are partakers of the sufferings of the Meshiha, that so also at the revelation of his glory you may rejoice and exult.

Murdock Translation
But rejoice, that ye participate in the sufferings of the Messiah, that so ye may also rejoice and exult at the revelation of his glory.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
But reioyce, in as much as ye are partakers of Christes passions: that when his glory appeareth, ye maye be mery and glad.

English Revised Version
but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.

World English Bible
But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also you may rejoice with exceeding joy.

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
rejoice, that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may likewise rejoice with exceeding great joy.

Weymouth's New Testament
On the contrary, in the degree that you share in the sufferings of the Christ, rejoice, so that at the unveiling of His glory you may also rejoice with triumphant gladness.

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
but comyne ye with the passiouns of Crist, and haue ye ioye, that also ye be glad, and haue ioye in the reuelacioun of his glorie.

Update Bible Version
but insomuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also you may rejoice with exceeding joy.

Webster's Bible Translation
But rejoice, seeing ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

New English Translation
But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.

New King James Version
but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

New Life Bible
Be happy that you are able to share some of the suffering of Christ. When His shining-greatness is shown, you will be filled with much joy.

New Revised Standard
But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ's sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, in so far as ye are taking fellowship in the Christ's sufferings, rejoice! in order that, in the revealing of his glory also, ye may rejoice with exultation:

Douay-Rheims Bible
But if you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

Revised Standard Version
But rejoice in so far as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
but reioyce in as moche as ye are partetakers of Christes passions that when his glory appereth ye maye be mery and glad.

Young's Literal Translation
but, according as ye have fellowship with the sufferings of the Christ, rejoice ye, that also in the revelation of his glory ye may rejoice -- exulting;

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
but reioyce, in as moch as ye are partakers of Christes passios, yt wha his glory appeareth, ye maye be mery & glad.

Mace New Testament (1729)
on the contrary, rejoice at the share you have of sufferings, as well as Christ: that you may likewise triumph, when he shall appear in his glory.

Simplified Cowboy Version
Be glad you get to share the same trail Jesus followed. It means you're on the right track.

Contextual Overview

¹² Dear friends, don't be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. ¹³ Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world. ¹⁴ If you are insulted because you bear the name of Christ, you will be blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you. ¹⁵ If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people's affairs. ¹⁶ But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name! ¹⁷ For the time has come for judgment, and it must begin with God's household. And if judgment begins with us, what terrible fate awaits those who have never obeyed God's Good News? ¹⁸ And also, "If the righteous are barely saved, what will happen to godless sinners?" ¹⁹ So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you.

Bible Verse Review
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rejoice: 1 Peter 1:6, Matthew 5:12, Luke 6:22, Luke 6:23, Acts 5:41, Acts 16:25, Romans 5:3, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:10, James 1:2, James 1:3

ye are: 1 Peter 5:1, 1 Peter 5:10, Romans 8:17, 2 Corinthians 1:7, 2 Corinthians 4:10, Philippians 3:10, Colossians 1:24, 2 Timothy 2:12, Revelation 1:9

when: 1 Peter 1:5, 1 Peter 1:6, 1 Peter 1:13, Matthew 16:27, Matthew 25:31, Mark 8:38, Luke 17:30, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Revelation 1:7

ye may: 1 Peter 1:8, Isaiah 25:9, Isaiah 35:10, Isaiah 51:11, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 25:23, Matthew 25:34

Reciprocal: Psalms 34:19 - Many Proverbs 15:15 - but Proverbs 27:17 - so Isaiah 43:2 - when thou walkest Daniel 3:23 - fell Habakkuk 3:18 - I will rejoice Malachi 3:3 - sit Mark 8:34 - take John 15:21 - all John 16:22 - and your Acts 13:52 - were Romans 2:7 - glory Romans 3:23 - of Romans 8:18 - the glory Romans 8:30 - he justified Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing 1 Corinthians 1:7 - coming 2 Corinthians 6:10 - sorrowful Philippians 1:7 - partakers of my Philippians 1:29 - it is Philippians 4:4 - alway 2 Timothy 1:8 - be thou Hebrews 3:14 - we are James 1:12 - the crown 1 Peter 3:14 - if 1 Peter 5:9 - the same 1 John 4:17 - as

Cross-References

Job 15:22
They dare not go out into the darkness for fear they will be murdered.

Revelation 16:9
Everyone was burned by this blast of heat, and they cursed the name of God, who had control over all these plagues. They did not repent of their sins and turn to God and give him glory.

Revelation 16:11
and they cursed the God of heaven for their pains and sores. But they did not repent of their evil deeds and turn to God.

Revelation 16:21
There was a terrible hailstorm, and hailstones weighing as much as seventy-five pounds fell from the sky onto the people below. They cursed God because of the terrible plague of the hailstorm.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings,.... Not of his personal sufferings; though they were partakers of the benefits and blessings which come through them, and result from them, such as justification, peace, and pardon, and which are matter and ground of rejoicing; but of the sufferings of his body, the church, which is mystically himself; and are called his, because of the union between him and his people, and the sympathy he bears to them, and because they are endured for the sake of him and his Gospel, and conform the saints, and make them like unto him; and therefore suffering saints should rejoice in this, that their sufferings are accounted by Christ as his own, who in all their afflictions is afflicted; and that they are honoured to suffer for his name's sake, and are hereby made like unto him:

that when his glory shall be revealed; the glory of his divine nature, as the only begotten Son of God, in which he will come and appear at the last day; and which, though incommunicable, will be more manifest to all men, and especially to the saints, who will know more of him, as the brightness of his Father's glory, and the express image of his person; and when the glory of his office, as Mediator, will be more conspicuous, and shall be beheld by all that the Father has given to him; and also the glory of his human nature, which is now crowned with glory and honour at the right hand of God; and likewise the glory which he has in his hands for his people, even eternal glory and happiness: this is now, in a great measure, unseen, but it will then be revealed, both to the saints and in them; they will appear with Christ in glory, and have a glory both upon their souls and bodies. As they suffer with him, and for his sake, they will be glorified with him, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's glory, and in the glory of his holy angels: the consideration of which, as it must greatly encourage to suffer for his sake, so must be matter of great joy; as follows:

ye may be glad also with exceeding joy; a joy unspeakable, and full of glory, being made partakers of the glory of Christ, either in beholding, or in possessing it.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings - That is, sufferings of the same kind that he endured, and inflicted for the same reasons. Compare Colossians 1:24; James 1:2; See the notes at Matthew 5:12. The meaning here is, that they were to regard it as a matter of rejoicing that they were identified with Christ, even in suffering. See this sentiment illustrated at length in the notes at Philippians 3:10.

That, when his glory shall be revealed - At the day of judgment. See the notes at Matthew 26:30.

Ye may be glad also with exceeding joy - Being admitted to the rewards which he will then confer on his people. Compare 1 Thessalonians 2:19. Every good man will have joy when, immediately at death, he is received into the presence of his Saviour; but his joy will be complete only when, in the presence of assembled worlds, he shall hear the sentence which shall confirm him in happiness forever.