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NASB | 1 Peter 4:14 If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God's salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you--He whom they curse, you glorify]. [Is 11:2] |
Subject: Reviled IN the name of Christ? |
Bible Note: Greetings on this Lord's day Ray! Are you asking about v 14 or 16? The "disciples" were first called Christians at Antioch (Acts 11:26) What is a disciple of Christ - one who follows where led. We follow because we believe in Him, Who He says He is and who He says we are - His brothers - which of course implies a shared family heritage or a blood relationship right? Think about this a bit! To me, a Christian is one who is incarnated with Christ. (Col 1:27) Thos who do not have the Son (1 John 5:12;Romans 8) do not have His Spirit are NOT Christians (sons of God) - even though they may call themselves as such. God knows who are His. Only those who are indwelt by the Spirit of the living Lord Jesus can truly be reviled for that name. Blessings, mommapbs |