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16 but if he suffer as a christian man, shame he not, but glorify he God in this name.

17 For time is, that doom begin at God's house [For time is, that doom begin of God's house]; and if it begin first at us, what end shall be of them, that believe not to the gospel?

18 And if a just man scarcely shall be saved, where shall the unfaithful man and the sinner appear [where shall the unpious man and sinner appear]?

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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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Footnotes

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