1 Peter 4:13
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.
Cross-reference
1 Peter 5:10 promises restoration and glory after suffering, reinforcing the same suffering-to-glory pattern.
In 1 Peter 5:1, Peter echoes this as a witness of Christ's sufferings who will share in the coming glory.
In 1 Peter 1:13, hope is set on the grace to come at Christ’s revelation—same future event as the glory revealed here.
In 1 Peter 1:6, the same letter opens with rejoicing despite trials, directly reinforcing that suffering precedes future joy.
1 Peter 5:9 reminds that the same sufferings are shared by believers worldwide—uniting us in common struggle.
1 Peter 3:14 also links suffering for righteousness with blessing—same connection between pain and joy here.
In 1 Peter 1:8, believers have inexpressible joy from believing in Christ—present joy foreshadowing the future overjoy at his glory.
In 1 Peter 1:5, believers are shielded until the coming salvation—both verses look forward to the revelation of glory/salvation.
James 1:2 similarly commands rejoicing in trials, a parallel call to joy amid suffering.
Romans 8:17 directly states that sharing Christ's sufferings leads to sharing his glory, identical logic.
2 Corinthians 4:10 connects carrying Jesus' death to revealing his life—a death-to-life pattern like Peter's suffering to glory.
In 2 Corinthians 4:17, light affliction prepares an eternal weight of glory—directly echoing the future joy that outweighs present suffering here.
In 2 Corinthians 12:10, Paul is content with hardships for Christ's sake—a strong parallel to rejoicing in sharing Christ's sufferings.
Philippians 3:10 explicitly desires participation in Christ's sufferings, directly paralleling Peter's theme.
In Acts 16:25, Paul and Silas sing hymns in prison after being beaten—demonstrating the same joyful endurance in suffering for Christ.
Colossians 1:24 rejoices in suffering for Christ's body, echoing Peter's call to rejoice in sharing Christ's sufferings.
In 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Christ is revealed with relief for the troubled and glory in his people—direct parallel to joy at his glory.
2 Timothy 2:12 promises reigning with Christ if we endure, matching Peter's link between suffering and future glory.
In Revelation 1:9, John calls himself a companion in suffering and kingdom, echoing the call to share in Christ's sufferings.
In Matthew 5:12, Jesus commands rejoicing in persecution for a heavenly reward—exactly the same logic as sharing Christ's sufferings for future glory.
In Acts 5:41, the apostles rejoice after being flogged for Jesus—a real-life example of counting suffering for Christ a privilege, as echoed here.
In Luke 6:23, Jesus says to leap for joy when persecuted, promising great heavenly reward—direct parallel to rejoicing in suffering for Christ's sake.
In Romans 5:3, Paul says we rejoice in sufferings because they produce endurance—adding a growth dimension to the same theme of joy amid trials.
In 2 Corinthians 6:10, the paradox of sorrow yet always rejoicing directly parallels rejoicing in the midst of sharing Christ's sufferings.
In 2 Timothy 1:8, Paul urges sharing in suffering for the gospel, directly paralleling the call to share Christ's sufferings in 1 Peter 4:13.
In Habakkuk 3:18, the prophet rejoices in God despite calamity—a direct OT parallel to rejoicing while sharing Christ's sufferings.
In Mark 8:34, Jesus calls disciples to take up their cross—the same call to willingly share in His sufferings for which believers rejoice.
In Philippians 1:29, suffering for Christ is presented as a gift, reinforcing the privilege of sharing in His sufferings mentioned in 1 Peter 4:13.
In John 15:21, Jesus warns of persecution for His name—the very reason believers in 1 Peter share Christ's sufferings.
In John 16:22, Jesus promises sorrow turns to joy—mirroring the present suffering and future glory that fuels rejoicing in 1 Peter.
Psalm 34:19 states the righteous have many troubles but the Lord delivers them—a direct parallel to suffering then joy in Christ.
In James 1:12, endurance under trial leads to the crown of life, echoing the rejoicing in suffering that results in glory in 1 Peter 4:13.
In Acts 13:52, disciples are filled with joy after persecution—a narrative example of the rejoicing in suffering that 1 Peter commands.
In Romans 8:18, present sufferings are outweighed by future glory—the same contrast between suffering now and joy at Christ's revelation.
2 Corinthians 1:7 links sharing in sufferings to sharing in comfort—parallel but with comfort instead of glory.
In Daniel 3:23, the three friends suffer fiery trial for their faith—an OT example of enduring suffering for God, paralleling sharing Christ's sufferings.
In Hebrews 3:14, partaking of Christ is conditional on perseverance, mirroring the link between sharing in sufferings and future glory in 1 Peter 4:13.
In 1 Corinthians 1:7, waiting for the revealing of Christ parallels the eager anticipation of His glory when suffering ends.
In Romans 12:12, rejoicing in hope and patience in tribulation mirror the call to rejoice while suffering, though without explicit link to Christ's sufferings.
In Luke 17:30, the day the Son of Man is revealed brings sudden judgment—same moment of revelation.
In Mark 8:38, the Son of Man comes in glory—adds warning about being ashamed, contrasting with rejoicing here.
In Matthew 25:31, the Son of Man comes in glory with angels—same glorious appearing referenced here.
Matthew 25:21 shows the faithful servant entering the master's joy—a parallel to the joy granted after sharing Christ's sufferings.
In Matthew 16:27, the Son of Man comes in glory to reward—same event of Christ’s glory being revealed.
Isaiah 43:2 assures God's presence through trials, resonating with participating in Christ's sufferings before the coming joy.
In Philippians 4:4, the command to rejoice always aligns with rejoicing in suffering, though without the specific context of Christ's sufferings.
Like 25:21, this verse also rewards faithful service with the master's joy—similar to the joy promised in 1 Peter.