1 Peter 4:16
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
Cross-references
In 1 Peter 4:19, suffering as a Christian means entrusting oneself to a faithful Creator—building on the call to glorify God in suffering.
In 1 Peter 3:17, suffering for doing good is better than for evil—the same principle that makes suffering as a Christian honorable.
In 1 Peter 3:18, Christ suffered as the righteous for the unrighteous—providing the model for Christians who suffer as he did.
Isaiah 50:7 says 'I have not been disgraced' and sets face like flint—directly echoes Peter's 'let him not be ashamed'.
Acts 5:41 shows apostles rejoicing in suffering dishonor for the name—parallels not being ashamed and glorifying God in that name.
Philippians 1:20 expresses Paul's hope that Christ be honored in his body—matching Peter's call to glorify God in suffering.
Philippians 1:29 says suffering for Christ is a gift granted to believers—reinforcing that it's honorable, not shameful.
In 2 Timothy 1:12, Paul says 'I am not ashamed' of his suffering—a direct parallel to Peter's 'let him not be ashamed'.
Hebrews 12:2 shows Jesus despising the cross's shame—providing the ultimate example for not being ashamed as Christians.
Matthew 24:9 predicts followers will be hated for His name—directly connects to suffering 'as a Christian' in 1 Peter 4:16.
Romans 1:16 says 'I am not ashamed of the gospel'—directly echoes the same phrase and attitude as not being ashamed to suffer as a Christian.
Romans 5:3 says we rejoice in sufferings because they produce endurance—parallels glorifying God when suffering as a Christian.
Acts 11:26 records the first time believers were called Christians—the very name Peter says should not bring shame.
In Acts 26:28, Agrippa uses 'Christian' skeptically—contrasting with Peter's call to wear that name without shame.
Isaiah 54:4 promises 'you will not be ashamed'—a restoration theme that parallels Peter's assurance for suffering Christians.