1 Peter 4:19 “So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their…”

1 Peter 4:19

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator.

American Standard Version

Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator.

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit their soules to him in well doing, as vnto a faithfull Creator.

Darby Translation

Wherefore also let them who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing to a faithful Creator.

Young's Literal Translation

so that also those suffering according to the will of god, as to a stedfast Creator, let them commit their own souls in good doing.

Bible in Basic English

For this reason let those who by the purpose of God undergo punishment, keep on in well-doing and put their souls into the safe hands of their Maker.

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Cross references

“let”

1 Peter 3:17 1 Peter 4:12–16 Acts 21:11–14

1 Peter 3:17 · BSB

For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

1 Peter 4:12–16 · BSB

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

Acts 21:11–14 · BSB

Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”

“commit”

Psalm 37:5 2 Timothy 1:12 Psalm 31:5 Luke 23:46 Acts 7:59

Psalm 37:5 · BSB

Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

2 Timothy 1:12 · BSB

For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

Psalm 31:5 · BSB

Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth.

Luke 23:46 · BSB

Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last.

Acts 7:59 · BSB

While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

“in”

Romans 2:7 1 Peter 2:15 Daniel 6:22 Daniel 3:16–18 Jeremiah 26:11–15 Esther 4:16

Romans 2:7 · BSB

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

1 Peter 2:15 · BSB

For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.

Daniel 6:22 · BSB

My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

Daniel 3:16–18 · BSB

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.

Jeremiah 26:11–15 · BSB

Then the priests and prophets said to the officials and all the people, “This man is worthy of death, for he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears!”

Esther 4:16 · BSB

“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is ag…

“a faithful”

Psalm 138:8 Revelation 5:9–14 Colossians 1:16–20 Isaiah 43:21 Isaiah 43:7 Psalm 146:5

Psalm 138:8 · BSB

The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.

Revelation 5:9–14 · BSB

And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Colossians 1:16–20 · BSB

For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

Isaiah 43:21 · BSB

The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.

Isaiah 43:7 · BSB

everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.”

Psalm 146:5 · BSB

Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,

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

In context

18And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

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