1 Peter
“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.”
1 Peter 4:13
1 Peter 4:13 (KJV) speaks to persecution, suffering with purpose, and joy — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”
Matthew 5:12“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”
2 Corinthians 4:17“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Romans 8:18“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
Isaiah 35:10“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”
1 Peter 1:6“Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.”
Isaiah 51:11
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 4:13 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 4:13 reads: "But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy." The verse speaks to persecution, suffering with purpose, and joy. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Peter 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Peter 4:13 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy." is 1 Peter 4:13 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 4:13?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 4:13 include Matthew 5:12, 2 Corinthians 4:17, and Romans 8:18. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 4:13 deepens the theme of persecution.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 4:13?
Read 1 Peter 4:13 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.