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Berean Standard Bible

“If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.”

1 Peter 4:14

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Peter tells believers not to be surprised at the fiery trials among them, but to rejoice in sharing Christ's sufferings. He gives a specific encouragement for those who are mocked because of their faith.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

World English Bible (WEB)

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.

King James Version (KJV)

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

American Standard Version (ASV)

If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed [are ye]; because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

if you be reproached in the name of Christ -- happy are you, because the Spirit of glory and of God upon you does rest; in regard, indeed, to them, he is evil-spoken of, and in regard to you, he is glorified;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Si sois vituperados en el nombre de Cristo, sois bienaventurados; porque la gloria y el Espíritu de Dios reposan sobre vosotros. Cierto, según ellos, él es blasfemado, mas según vosotros es glorificado.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Dichosos ustedes si los insultan por causa de Cristo, porque el glorioso Espíritu de Dios está siempre con ustedes.

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