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16 Let it be because you are a Christian,[a] not considering it a disgrace, but glorifying God because you bear this name.

17 The time has come for the judgment of the household of God to begin. If it begins with us, how will it end for those who refuse to obey the gospel of God?

18 And:

“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
    what will become of the godless and those who are sinners?”

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  1. 1 Peter 4:16 Christian: this word occurs only here and in Acts 11:26; 26:28 in the New Testament.

16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.(A) 17 For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household;(B) and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?(C) 18 And,

“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
    what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”[a](D)

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  1. 1 Peter 4:18 Prov. 11:31 (see Septuagint)