1 Peter 4:19

1 Peter 4:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

Context of 1 Peter 4:19

17The time has come for the judgment to begin, and it will begin with God’s family. If it starts with us, what will be the end for those who refuse to obey the Good News of God? 18If it’s hard for the person who has God’s approval to be saved, what will happen to the godless sinner? Those who suffer because that is God’s will for them must entrust themselves to a faithful creator and continue to do what is good.

1 Peter 4:19 word by word

ὥστε καὶ οἱ πάσχοντες κατὰ τὸ θέλημα τοῦ θεοῦ πιστῷ κτίστῃ παρατιθέσθωσαν τὰς ψυχὰς αὐτῶν ἐν ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ·καίkai · andG2532
• Whereforeὥστεhōste · soG5620
• let them that sufferπάσχωpaschō pathō penthō · to sufferG3958
• according toκατάkata · according toG2596
• the willθέλημαthelēma · will/desireG2307
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• commit the keepingπαρατίθημιparatithēmi · to set beforeG3908
• of theirἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• soulsψυχήpsuchē · soulG5590
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• well doingἀγαθοποιΐαagathopoiia · doing goodG16
• asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• unto a faithfulπιστόςpistos · faithfulG4103
• Creatorκτίστηςktistēs · creatorG2939

Cross-references for 1 Peter 4:19

• 1 Peter 4:12Dear friends, don’t be surprised by the fiery troubles that are coming in order to test you. Don’t feel as though something strange is happening to you,
• 1 Peter 3:17After all, if it is God’s will, it’s better to suffer for doing good than for doing wrong.
• Acts 21:11During his visit he took Paul’s belt and tied his own feet and hands with it. Then he said, “The Holy Spirit says, ‘This is how the Jews in Jerusalem will tie up the man who owns this belt. Then they will hand him over to people who are not Jewish.’ ”
• Psalms 31:5Into your hands I entrust my spirit. You have rescued me, O Lord, God of truth.
• Psalms 37:5Entrust your ways to the Lord. Trust him, and he will act ⌞on your behalf⌟.
• Luke 23:46Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I entrust my spirit.” After he said this, he died.
• Acts 7:59While council members were executing Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, welcome my spirit.”
• 2 Timothy 1:12For this reason I suffer as I do. However, I’m not ashamed. I know whom I trust. I’m convinced that he is able to protect what he had entrusted to me until that day.
• 1 Peter 2:15God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing what is right.
• Esther 4:16“Assemble all the Jews in Susa. Fast for me: Do not eat or drink at all for three entire days. My servants and I will also fast. After that, I will go to the king, even if it is against a royal decree. If I die, I die.”
• Jeremiah 26:11Then the priests and the prophets said to the officials and all the people, “This man is condemned to die because he prophesied against this city as you yourselves have heard.”
• Daniel 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, “We don’t need to answer your last question.
• Daniel 6:10When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went to his house. An upper room in his house had windows that opened in the direction of Jerusalem. Three times each day he got down on his knees and prayed to his God. He had always praised God this way.
• Romans 2:7He will give everlasting life to those who search for glory, honor, and immortality by persisting in doing what is good. But he will bring
• Psalms 138:8The Lord will do everything for me. O Lord, your mercy endures forever. Do not let go of what your hands have made.
• Psalms 146:5Blessed are those who receive help from the God of Jacob. Their hope rests on the Lord their God,

Commentaries on 1 Peter 4:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19Suffer according to the will of God - A man suffers according to the will of God who suffers for righteousness' sake; and who, being reviled, reviles not again. Commit the keeping of their souls - Place their lives confidently in his hand, who, being their Creator, will also be their preserver, and keep that safely which is committed to his trust. God is here represented as faithful, because he will always fulfill his promises, and withhold no good thing…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19Wherefore, let them that suffer according to the will of God - That is, who endure the kind of sufferings that he, by his providence, shall appoint. Compare 1 Peter 3:17; 1 Peter 4:15-16. Commit the keeping of their souls - to him. Since there is so much danger; since there is no one else that can keep them; and since he is a Being so faithful, let them commit all their interests to him. Compare Psalm 37:5. The word “souls” here ( ̀ psuchas) is equivalent…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-19Verses 12-19 By patience and fortitude in suffering, by dependence on the promises of God, and keeping to the word the Holy Spirit hath revealed, the Holy Spirit is glorified; but by the contempt and reproaches cast upon believers, he is evil spoken of, and is blasphemed. One would think such cautions as these were needless to Christians. But their enemies falsely charged them with foul crimes. And even the best of men need to be warned against the worst…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-19Peter gives Christians one final instruction about how to face the trials that will surely come.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. General conclusion from 1Pe 4:17, 18. Seeing that the godly know that their sufferings are by God's will, to chasten them that they may not perish with the world, they have good reason to trust God cheerfully amidst sufferings, persevering in well-doing. let them--Greek, "let them also," "let even them," as well as those not suffering. Not only under ordinary circumstances, but also in time of suffering, let believers commit. (Compare Note, see on 1Pe…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Peter 4:19

• Afflictions and Adversities
• God
• Persecution
• Resignation

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Commentaries on 1 Peter 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings