1 Peter 4:18 web — "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner?"

World English Bible

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

— 1 Peter 4:18, World English Bible

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1 Peter 4 — Context

15

For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other men's matters.

16

But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.

17

For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God. If it begins first with us, what will happen to those who don't obey the Good News of God?

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

19

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.

1 Peter 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 4:18 say?
1 Peter 4:18 in the World English Bible reads: “"If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner?"”
Where is 1 Peter 4:18 in the Bible?
1 Peter 4:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 4:18.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 4:18 in?
1 Peter 4:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 4:18?
1 Peter 4:18 reads (WEB): “"If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner?"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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