1 Peter 4:11 “If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. I…”

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

World English Bible

If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

American Standard Version

if any man speaketh, speaking as it were oracles of God; if any man ministereth, ministering as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Geneva Bible 1599

If any man speake, let him speake as the wordes of God. If any man minister, let him do it as of the abilitie which God ministreth, that God in al things may be glorified through Iesus Christ, to whome is prayse and dominion for euer, and euer, Amen.

Darby Translation

If any one speak — as oracles of God; if any one minister — as of strength which God supplies; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the might for the ages of ages. Amen.

Young's Literal Translation

if any one doth speak — 'as oracles of God;' if any one doth minister — 'as of the ability which God doth supply;' that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the power — to the ages of the ages. Amen.

Bible in Basic English

If anyone has anything to say, let it be as the words of God; if anyone has the desire to be the servant of others, let him do it in the strength which is given by God; so that in all things God may have the glory through Jesus Christ, whose are the glory and the power for ever.

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Cross references

“any”

Ephesians 4:29 Colossians 4:6 James 3:1–6 James 1:19 Isaiah 8:20 Jeremiah 23:22

Ephesians 4:29 · BSB

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Colossians 4:6 · BSB

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

James 3:1–6 · BSB

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

James 1:19 · BSB

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Isaiah 8:20 · BSB

To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

Jeremiah 23:22 · BSB

But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.”

“as the”

Acts 7:38 Romans 3:2 Hebrews 5:12

Acts 7:38 · BSB

He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us.

Romans 3:2 · BSB

Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.

Hebrews 5:12 · BSB

Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food!

“if”

1 Peter 4:10

1 Peter 4:10 · BSB

As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

“the ability”

1 Corinthians 12:4 Romans 12:6–8 1 Chronicles 29:11–16 1 Corinthians 3:10

1 Corinthians 12:4 · BSB

There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

Romans 12:6–8 · BSB

We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

1 Chronicles 29:11–16 · BSB

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.

1 Corinthians 3:10 · BSB

By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.

“that”

1 Corinthians 10:31 1 Peter 2:5 1 Corinthians 6:20 Ephesians 5:20 2 Corinthians 9:13 Ephesians 3:20

1 Corinthians 10:31 · BSB

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

1 Peter 2:5 · BSB

you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 6:20 · BSB

you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

Ephesians 5:20 · BSB

always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 9:13 · BSB

Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

Ephesians 3:20 · BSB

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

“through”

Philippians 2:11 Philippians 1:11

Philippians 2:11 · BSB

and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 1:11 · BSB

filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

“to whom”

1 Timothy 1:17 1 Timothy 6:16 Jude 1:25 1 Peter 5:11 Romans 16:27 Revelation 1:5

1 Timothy 1:17 · BSB

Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 Timothy 6:16 · BSB

He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

Jude 1:25 · BSB

to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.

1 Peter 5:11 · BSB

To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.

Romans 16:27 · BSB

to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

Revelation 1:5 · BSB

and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,

“dominion”

Revelation 5:12–14 Psalm 145:13 Daniel 7:14 Daniel 4:3 Daniel 4:34 Matthew 6:13

Revelation 5:12–14 · BSB

In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

Psalm 145:13 · BSB

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions.

Daniel 7:14 · BSB

And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be de…

Daniel 4:3 · BSB

How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation.

Daniel 4:34 · BSB

But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting…

Matthew 6:13 · BSB

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’

Also

Ephesians 6:10 Romans 11:36

Ephesians 6:10 · BSB

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Romans 11:36 · BSB

For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

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