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1 Peter 4:18

1 Peter 4:19-1964 bbe — For this reason let those who by the purpose of God undergo punishment, keep on in well-doing and put their souls into…

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."

— 1 Peter 4:19-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Peter 4 — Context

16

But if he undergoes punishment as a Christian, that is no shame to him; let him give glory to God in this name.

17

For the time has come for the judging, starting with the church of God; but if it makes a start with us, what will be the end of those who are not under the rule of God?

18

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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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.

1 Peter 4:19-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 4:19-1964 say?
1 Peter 4:19-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is 1 Peter 4:19-1964 in the Bible?
1 Peter 4:19-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4, verses 19–1964.
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 4:19-1964.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 4:19-1964 in?
1 Peter 4:19-1964 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 4:19-1964?
1 Peter 4:19-1964 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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