1 Peter 4:18 “And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of…”

1 Peter 4:18

And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

World English Bible

“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner?”

American Standard Version

And if the righteous is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and sinner appear?

Geneva Bible 1599

And if the righteous scarcely bee saued, where shall the vngodly and the sinner appeare?

Darby Translation

And if the righteous is difficultly saved, where shall the impious and [the] sinner appear?

Young's Literal Translation

And if the righteous man is scarcely saved, the ungodly and sinner — where shall he appear?

Bible in Basic English

And if it is hard for even the good man to get salvation, what chance has the man without religion or the sinner?

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Cross references

“if”

Proverbs 11:31 Ezekiel 18:24 Luke 23:31 1 Corinthians 10:12 Acts 14:22 1 Peter 5:8

Proverbs 11:31 · BSB

If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!

Ezekiel 18:24 · BSB

But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulnes…

Luke 23:31 · BSB

For if men do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

1 Corinthians 10:12 · BSB

So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.

Acts 14:22 · BSB

strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

1 Peter 5:8 · BSB

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

“where”

Jude 1:15 Romans 1:18 2 Peter 3:7 Romans 5:6 Psalm 1:4 Psalm 1:5

Jude 1:15 · BSB

to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.”

Romans 1:18 · BSB

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

2 Peter 3:7 · BSB

And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.

Romans 5:6 · BSB

For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

Psalm 1:4 · BSB

Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind.

Psalm 1:5 · BSB

Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

“the sinner”

Romans 5:8 Genesis 13:13 1 Samuel 15:18 Luke 15:1

Romans 5:8 · BSB

But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Genesis 13:13 · BSB

But the men of Sodom were wicked, sinning greatly against the LORD.

1 Samuel 15:18 · BSB

and sent you on a mission, saying, ‘Go and devote to destruction the sinful Amalekites. Fight against them until you have wiped them out.’

Luke 15:1 · BSB

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.

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

In context

17For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

19So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

Read 1 Peter 4