1 Peter 4:19 所以，那照　神旨意受苦的人要一心为善，将自己灵魂交与那信实的造化之主。

4:19 MSG

逐节对照

新标点和合本 - 所以，那照　神旨意受苦的人要一心为善，将自己灵魂交与那信实的造化之主。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 所以，照上帝旨意受苦的人要一心为善，将自己的灵魂交给那信实的造物主。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 所以，照　神旨意受苦的人要一心为善，将自己的灵魂交给那信实的造物主。
当代译本 - 所以，照上帝旨意受苦的人要继续专心行善，将自己的灵魂交托给那位信实的造物主。
圣经新译本 - 所以那顺着　神的旨意而受苦的人，要继续地行善，把自己的生命交托那信实的创造者。
中文标准译本 - 因此，那些照着神的旨意受苦的人，要藉着行善把自己的灵魂交托给那位信实的造物主。
现代标点和合本 - 所以，那照神旨意受苦的人要一心为善，将自己灵魂交于那信实的造化之主。
和合本（拼音版） - 所以，那照上帝旨意受苦的人要一心为善，将自己灵魂交与那信实的造化之主。
New International Version - So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
New International Reader's Version - Here is what people who suffer because of God’s plan should do. They should commit themselves to their faithful Creator. And they should continue to do good.
English Standard Version - Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
New Living Translation - So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you.
Christian Standard Bible - So then, let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust themselves to a faithful Creator while doing what is good.
New American Standard Bible - Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God are to entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.
New King James Version - Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.
Amplified Bible - Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with the will of God must [continue to] do right and commit their souls [for safe-keeping] to the 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.
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.
New English Translation - So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good.
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.
新標點和合本 - 所以，那照神旨意受苦的人要一心為善，將自己靈魂交與那信實的造化之主。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 所以，照上帝旨意受苦的人要一心為善，將自己的靈魂交給那信實的造物主。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 所以，照　神旨意受苦的人要一心為善，將自己的靈魂交給那信實的造物主。
當代譯本 - 所以，照上帝旨意受苦的人要繼續專心行善，將自己的靈魂交託給那位信實的造物主。
聖經新譯本 - 所以那順著　神的旨意而受苦的人，要繼續地行善，把自己的生命交託那信實的創造者。
呂振中譯本 - 所以照上帝的旨意而受苦的人、要在行善上將自己託付那可信可靠的創造主。
中文標準譯本 - 因此，那些照著神的旨意受苦的人，要藉著行善把自己的靈魂交託給那位信實的造物主。
現代標點和合本 - 所以，那照神旨意受苦的人要一心為善，將自己靈魂交於那信實的造化之主。
文理和合譯本 - 故循上帝旨而受苦者、宜以善行託己靈於誠信造化之主也、
文理委辦譯本 - 若上帝旨使爾受苦、則當行善、創造之主、言出惟行、當以魂托之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 故循天主之旨受苦者、惟當行善、以靈魂託於誠實可信創造萬物之主、以靈魂託於誠實可信創造萬物之主或作創造之主誠實可信當以靈魂託之
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 因此、吾願凡遵循天主意旨、正在受苦受難者、行善不輟、自強不息、而坦然將其靈魂託付於至誠之主宰也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Así pues, los que sufren según la voluntad de Dios, entréguense a su fiel creador y sigan practicando el bien.
현대인의 성경 - 그러므로 하나님의 뜻에 따라 고난을 받는 사람은 계속 선한 일을 하면서 그 영혼을 신실하신 창조주 하나님께 맡겨야 할 것입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Поэтому те, кто страдает по Божьей воле, пусть отдадут свою жизнь в руки Создателя, Который верен, и продолжают делать добро.
Восточный перевод - Поэтому те, кто страдает по воле Всевышнего, пусть доверятся Создателю, Который верен, и продолжают делать добро.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Поэтому те, кто страдает по воле Аллаха, пусть доверятся Создателю, Который верен, и продолжают делать добро.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Поэтому те, кто страдает по воле Всевышнего, пусть доверятся Создателю, Который верен, и продолжают делать добро.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Ainsi donc, que ceux qui souffrent parce qu’ils obéissent à la volonté de Dieu s’en remettent entièrement au Créateur, qui est fidèle, et qu’ils continuent à faire le bien.
リビングバイブル - ですから、あなたがたの今の苦しみが神の御心に添うものであるなら、なお続けて善を行いなさい。そして、あなたがたを造られた神に、すべてをお任せしなさい。神から見捨てられることは決してありません。
Nestle Aland 28 - ὥστε καὶ οἱ πάσχοντες κατὰ τὸ θέλημα τοῦ θεοῦ πιστῷ κτίστῃ παρατιθέσθωσαν τὰς ψυχὰς αὐτῶν ἐν ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὥστε καὶ οἱ πάσχοντες κατὰ τὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ, πιστῷ Κτίστῃ παρατιθέσθωσαν τὰς ψυχὰς αὐτῶν ἐν ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Por isso mesmo, aqueles que sofrem de acordo com a vontade de Deus devem confiar sua vida ao seu fiel Criador e praticar o bem.
Hoffnung für alle - Wer also nach Gottes Willen leiden muss, der soll sich nicht davon abbringen lassen, Gutes zu tun und seinem treuen Schöpfer sein Leben anzuvertrauen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Vậy nếu anh chị em chịu khổ theo ý Đức Chúa Trời, hãy cứ làm lành và phó thác đời mình cho Đấng Tạo Hóa, Ngài không bao giờ bỏ rơi anh chị em.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฉะนั้นผู้ที่ทนทุกข์ตามพระประสงค์ของพระเจ้าควรมอบตนเองไว้กับพระผู้สร้างผู้สัตย์ซื่อของพวกเขา และทำความดีต่อไป
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ดังนั้นแล้ว เมื่อผู้ใดปฏิบัติตามความประสงค์ของพระเจ้าและต้องทนทุกข์ทรมาน ก็จงให้ผู้นั้นฝากฝังจิตวิญญาณของเขากับผู้ที่ไว้วางใจได้ คือองค์ผู้สร้างสิ่งทั้งปวง และจงประพฤติดีต่อไปเถิด

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Isaiah 51:12 - “I, I’m the One comforting you. What are you afraid of—or who? Some man or woman who’ll soon be dead? Some poor wretch destined for dust? You’ve forgotten me, God, who made you, who unfurled the skies, who founded the earth. And here you are, quaking like an aspen before the tantrums of a tyrant who thinks he can kick down the world. But what will come of the tantrums? The victims will be released before you know it. They’re not going to die. They’re not even going to go hungry. For I am God, your very own God, who stirs up the sea and whips up the waves, named God-of-the-Angel-Armies. I teach you how to talk, word by word, and personally watch over you, Even while I’m unfurling the skies, setting earth on solid foundations, and greeting Zion: ‘Welcome, my people!’”
Hebrews 1:3 - After he finished the sacrifice for sins, the Son took his honored place high in the heavens right alongside God, far higher than any angel in rank and rule. Did God ever say to an angel, “You’re my Son; today I celebrate you” or “I’m his Father, he’s my Son”? When he presents his honored Son to the world, he says, “All angels must worship him.”
Daniel 6:10 - When Daniel learned that the decree had been signed and posted, he continued to pray just as he had always done. His house had windows in the upstairs that opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he knelt there in prayer, thanking and praising his God.
Daniel 6:11 - The conspirators came and found him praying, asking God for help. They went straight to the king and reminded him of the royal decree that he had signed. “Did you not,” they said, “sign a decree forbidding anyone to pray to any god or man except you for the next thirty days? And anyone caught doing it would be thrown into the lions’ den?” “Absolutely,” said the king. “Written in stone, like all the laws of the Medes and Persians.”
Jeremiah 26:11 - The prophets and priests spoke first, addressing the officials, but also the people: “Death to this man! He deserves nothing less than death! He has preached against this city—you’ve heard the evidence with your own ears.”
Jeremiah 26:12 - Jeremiah spoke next, publicly addressing the officials before the crowd: “God sent me to preach against both this Temple and city everything that’s been reported to you. So do something about it! Change the way you’re living, change your behavior. Listen obediently to the Message of your God. Maybe God will reconsider the disaster he has threatened.
Jeremiah 26:14 - “As for me, I’m at your mercy—do whatever you think is best. But take warning: If you kill me, you’re killing an innocent man, and you and the city and the people in it will be liable. I didn’t say any of this on my own. God sent me and told me what to say. You’ve been listening to God speak, not Jeremiah.”
Isaiah 40:27 - Why would you ever complain, O Jacob, or, whine, Israel, saying, “God has lost track of me. He doesn’t care what happens to me”? Don’t you know anything? Haven’t you been listening? God doesn’t come and go. God lasts. He’s Creator of all you can see or imagine. He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t pause to catch his breath. And he knows everything, inside and out. He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts. For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don’t get tired, they walk and don’t lag behind.
Revelation 5:11 - I looked again. I heard a company of Angels around the Throne, the Animals, and the Elders—ten thousand times ten thousand their number, thousand after thousand after thousand in full song: The slain Lamb is worthy! Take the power, the wealth, the wisdom, the strength! Take the honor, the glory, the blessing! Then I heard every creature in Heaven and earth, in underworld and sea, join in, all voices in all places, singing: To the One on the Throne! To the Lamb! The blessing, the honor, the glory, the strength, For age after age after age. The Four Animals called out, “Oh, Yes!” The Elders fell to their knees and worshiped.
Acts 7:59 - As the rocks rained down, Stephen prayed, “Master Jesus, take my life.” Then he knelt down, praying loud enough for everyone to hear, “Master, don’t blame them for this sin”—his last words. Then he died. Saul was right there, congratulating the killers.
Colossians 1:18 - He was supreme in the beginning and—leading the resurrection parade—he is supreme in the end. From beginning to end he’s there, towering far above everything, everyone. So spacious is he, so expansive, that everything of God finds its proper place in him without crowding. Not only that, but all the broken and dislocated pieces of the universe—people and things, animals and atoms—get properly fixed and fit together in vibrant harmonies, all because of his death, his blood that poured down from the cross.
Acts 21:12 - When we heard that, we and everyone there that day begged Paul not to be stubborn and persist in going to Jerusalem. But Paul wouldn’t budge: “Why all this hysteria? Why do you insist on making a scene and making it even harder for me? You’re looking at this backward. The issue in Jerusalem is not what they do to me, whether arrest or murder, but what the Master Jesus does through my obedience. Can’t you see that?”
Acts 21:14 - We saw that we weren’t making even a dent in his resolve, and gave up. “It’s in God’s hands now,” we said. “Master, you handle it.”
Daniel 3:16 - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, “Your threat means nothing to us. If you throw us in the fire, the God we serve can rescue us from your roaring furnace and anything else you might cook up, O king. But even if he doesn’t, it wouldn’t make a bit of difference, O king. We still wouldn’t serve your gods or worship the gold statue you set up.”
Psalms 37:5 - Open up before God, keep nothing back; he’ll do whatever needs to be done: He’ll validate your life in the clear light of day and stamp you with approval at high noon.
1 Peter 4:12 - Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.
1 Peter 4:14 - If you’re abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It’s the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others. If they’re on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that’s a different matter. But if it’s because you’re a Christian, don’t give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name!

逐节对照

交叉引用

新标点和合本 - 所以，那照　神旨意受苦的人要一心为善，将自己灵魂交与那信实的造化之主。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 所以，照上帝旨意受苦的人要一心为善，将自己的灵魂交给那信实的造物主。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 所以，照　神旨意受苦的人要一心为善，将自己的灵魂交给那信实的造物主。
当代译本 - 所以，照上帝旨意受苦的人要继续专心行善，将自己的灵魂交托给那位信实的造物主。
圣经新译本 - 所以那顺着　神的旨意而受苦的人，要继续地行善，把自己的生命交托那信实的创造者。
中文标准译本 - 因此，那些照着神的旨意受苦的人，要藉着行善把自己的灵魂交托给那位信实的造物主。
现代标点和合本 - 所以，那照神旨意受苦的人要一心为善，将自己灵魂交于那信实的造化之主。
和合本（拼音版） - 所以，那照上帝旨意受苦的人要一心为善，将自己灵魂交与那信实的造化之主。
New International Version - So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
New International Reader's Version - Here is what people who suffer because of God’s plan should do. They should commit themselves to their faithful Creator. And they should continue to do good.
English Standard Version - Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
New Living Translation - So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you.
Christian Standard Bible - So then, let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust themselves to a faithful Creator while doing what is good.
New American Standard Bible - Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God are to entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.
New King James Version - Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.
Amplified Bible - Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with the will of God must [continue to] do right and commit their souls [for safe-keeping] to the 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.
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.
New English Translation - So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good.
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.
新標點和合本 - 所以，那照神旨意受苦的人要一心為善，將自己靈魂交與那信實的造化之主。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 所以，照上帝旨意受苦的人要一心為善，將自己的靈魂交給那信實的造物主。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 所以，照　神旨意受苦的人要一心為善，將自己的靈魂交給那信實的造物主。
當代譯本 - 所以，照上帝旨意受苦的人要繼續專心行善，將自己的靈魂交託給那位信實的造物主。
聖經新譯本 - 所以那順著　神的旨意而受苦的人，要繼續地行善，把自己的生命交託那信實的創造者。
呂振中譯本 - 所以照上帝的旨意而受苦的人、要在行善上將自己託付那可信可靠的創造主。
中文標準譯本 - 因此，那些照著神的旨意受苦的人，要藉著行善把自己的靈魂交託給那位信實的造物主。
現代標點和合本 - 所以，那照神旨意受苦的人要一心為善，將自己靈魂交於那信實的造化之主。
文理和合譯本 - 故循上帝旨而受苦者、宜以善行託己靈於誠信造化之主也、
文理委辦譯本 - 若上帝旨使爾受苦、則當行善、創造之主、言出惟行、當以魂托之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 故循天主之旨受苦者、惟當行善、以靈魂託於誠實可信創造萬物之主、以靈魂託於誠實可信創造萬物之主或作創造之主誠實可信當以靈魂託之
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 因此、吾願凡遵循天主意旨、正在受苦受難者、行善不輟、自強不息、而坦然將其靈魂託付於至誠之主宰也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Así pues, los que sufren según la voluntad de Dios, entréguense a su fiel creador y sigan practicando el bien.
현대인의 성경 - 그러므로 하나님의 뜻에 따라 고난을 받는 사람은 계속 선한 일을 하면서 그 영혼을 신실하신 창조주 하나님께 맡겨야 할 것입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Поэтому те, кто страдает по Божьей воле, пусть отдадут свою жизнь в руки Создателя, Который верен, и продолжают делать добро.
Восточный перевод - Поэтому те, кто страдает по воле Всевышнего, пусть доверятся Создателю, Который верен, и продолжают делать добро.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Поэтому те, кто страдает по воле Аллаха, пусть доверятся Создателю, Который верен, и продолжают делать добро.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Поэтому те, кто страдает по воле Всевышнего, пусть доверятся Создателю, Который верен, и продолжают делать добро.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Ainsi donc, que ceux qui souffrent parce qu’ils obéissent à la volonté de Dieu s’en remettent entièrement au Créateur, qui est fidèle, et qu’ils continuent à faire le bien.
リビングバイブル - ですから、あなたがたの今の苦しみが神の御心に添うものであるなら、なお続けて善を行いなさい。そして、あなたがたを造られた神に、すべてをお任せしなさい。神から見捨てられることは決してありません。
Nestle Aland 28 - ὥστε καὶ οἱ πάσχοντες κατὰ τὸ θέλημα τοῦ θεοῦ πιστῷ κτίστῃ παρατιθέσθωσαν τὰς ψυχὰς αὐτῶν ἐν ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὥστε καὶ οἱ πάσχοντες κατὰ τὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ, πιστῷ Κτίστῃ παρατιθέσθωσαν τὰς ψυχὰς αὐτῶν ἐν ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Por isso mesmo, aqueles que sofrem de acordo com a vontade de Deus devem confiar sua vida ao seu fiel Criador e praticar o bem.
Hoffnung für alle - Wer also nach Gottes Willen leiden muss, der soll sich nicht davon abbringen lassen, Gutes zu tun und seinem treuen Schöpfer sein Leben anzuvertrauen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Vậy nếu anh chị em chịu khổ theo ý Đức Chúa Trời, hãy cứ làm lành và phó thác đời mình cho Đấng Tạo Hóa, Ngài không bao giờ bỏ rơi anh chị em.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฉะนั้นผู้ที่ทนทุกข์ตามพระประสงค์ของพระเจ้าควรมอบตนเองไว้กับพระผู้สร้างผู้สัตย์ซื่อของพวกเขา และทำความดีต่อไป
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ดังนั้นแล้ว เมื่อผู้ใดปฏิบัติตามความประสงค์ของพระเจ้าและต้องทนทุกข์ทรมาน ก็จงให้ผู้นั้นฝากฝังจิตวิญญาณของเขากับผู้ที่ไว้วางใจได้ คือองค์ผู้สร้างสิ่งทั้งปวง และจงประพฤติดีต่อไปเถิด

Isaiah 51:12 - “I, I’m the One comforting you. What are you afraid of—or who? Some man or woman who’ll soon be dead? Some poor wretch destined for dust? You’ve forgotten me, God, who made you, who unfurled the skies, who founded the earth. And here you are, quaking like an aspen before the tantrums of a tyrant who thinks he can kick down the world. But what will come of the tantrums? The victims will be released before you know it. They’re not going to die. They’re not even going to go hungry. For I am God, your very own God, who stirs up the sea and whips up the waves, named God-of-the-Angel-Armies. I teach you how to talk, word by word, and personally watch over you, Even while I’m unfurling the skies, setting earth on solid foundations, and greeting Zion: ‘Welcome, my people!’”
Hebrews 1:3 - After he finished the sacrifice for sins, the Son took his honored place high in the heavens right alongside God, far higher than any angel in rank and rule. Did God ever say to an angel, “You’re my Son; today I celebrate you” or “I’m his Father, he’s my Son”? When he presents his honored Son to the world, he says, “All angels must worship him.”
Daniel 6:10 - When Daniel learned that the decree had been signed and posted, he continued to pray just as he had always done. His house had windows in the upstairs that opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he knelt there in prayer, thanking and praising his God.
Daniel 6:11 - The conspirators came and found him praying, asking God for help. They went straight to the king and reminded him of the royal decree that he had signed. “Did you not,” they said, “sign a decree forbidding anyone to pray to any god or man except you for the next thirty days? And anyone caught doing it would be thrown into the lions’ den?” “Absolutely,” said the king. “Written in stone, like all the laws of the Medes and Persians.”
Jeremiah 26:11 - The prophets and priests spoke first, addressing the officials, but also the people: “Death to this man! He deserves nothing less than death! He has preached against this city—you’ve heard the evidence with your own ears.”
Jeremiah 26:12 - Jeremiah spoke next, publicly addressing the officials before the crowd: “God sent me to preach against both this Temple and city everything that’s been reported to you. So do something about it! Change the way you’re living, change your behavior. Listen obediently to the Message of your God. Maybe God will reconsider the disaster he has threatened.
Jeremiah 26:14 - “As for me, I’m at your mercy—do whatever you think is best. But take warning: If you kill me, you’re killing an innocent man, and you and the city and the people in it will be liable. I didn’t say any of this on my own. God sent me and told me what to say. You’ve been listening to God speak, not Jeremiah.”
Isaiah 40:27 - Why would you ever complain, O Jacob, or, whine, Israel, saying, “God has lost track of me. He doesn’t care what happens to me”? Don’t you know anything? Haven’t you been listening? God doesn’t come and go. God lasts. He’s Creator of all you can see or imagine. He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t pause to catch his breath. And he knows everything, inside and out. He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts. For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don’t get tired, they walk and don’t lag behind.
Revelation 5:11 - I looked again. I heard a company of Angels around the Throne, the Animals, and the Elders—ten thousand times ten thousand their number, thousand after thousand after thousand in full song: The slain Lamb is worthy! Take the power, the wealth, the wisdom, the strength! Take the honor, the glory, the blessing! Then I heard every creature in Heaven and earth, in underworld and sea, join in, all voices in all places, singing: To the One on the Throne! To the Lamb! The blessing, the honor, the glory, the strength, For age after age after age. The Four Animals called out, “Oh, Yes!” The Elders fell to their knees and worshiped.
Acts 7:59 - As the rocks rained down, Stephen prayed, “Master Jesus, take my life.” Then he knelt down, praying loud enough for everyone to hear, “Master, don’t blame them for this sin”—his last words. Then he died. Saul was right there, congratulating the killers.
Colossians 1:18 - He was supreme in the beginning and—leading the resurrection parade—he is supreme in the end. From beginning to end he’s there, towering far above everything, everyone. So spacious is he, so expansive, that everything of God finds its proper place in him without crowding. Not only that, but all the broken and dislocated pieces of the universe—people and things, animals and atoms—get properly fixed and fit together in vibrant harmonies, all because of his death, his blood that poured down from the cross.
Acts 21:12 - When we heard that, we and everyone there that day begged Paul not to be stubborn and persist in going to Jerusalem. But Paul wouldn’t budge: “Why all this hysteria? Why do you insist on making a scene and making it even harder for me? You’re looking at this backward. The issue in Jerusalem is not what they do to me, whether arrest or murder, but what the Master Jesus does through my obedience. Can’t you see that?”
Acts 21:14 - We saw that we weren’t making even a dent in his resolve, and gave up. “It’s in God’s hands now,” we said. “Master, you handle it.”
Daniel 3:16 - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, “Your threat means nothing to us. If you throw us in the fire, the God we serve can rescue us from your roaring furnace and anything else you might cook up, O king. But even if he doesn’t, it wouldn’t make a bit of difference, O king. We still wouldn’t serve your gods or worship the gold statue you set up.”
Psalms 37:5 - Open up before God, keep nothing back; he’ll do whatever needs to be done: He’ll validate your life in the clear light of day and stamp you with approval at high noon.
1 Peter 4:12 - Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.
1 Peter 4:14 - If you’re abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It’s the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others. If they’re on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that’s a different matter. But if it’s because you’re a Christian, don’t give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name!