1 Peter 4:16-18

Worldwide English (New Testament)

¹⁶ But if a man suffers because he is a Christian, he should not be ashamed of it. He should praise God that he is a Christian.

¹⁷ The time has come for God to judge people. God's people will be judged first. If we are judged first, what will happen at the end to those who do not obey the good news of God?

¹⁸ The holy writings say, `If it is hard for a good person to be saved, what will happen to a person who is against God and lives a bad life?'