1 Peter 4:19

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.

Cross-reference

In 1 Peter 4:12-16, suffering for being a Christian is blessed—verse 19 directly applies that by urging trust in God amid such suffering.

1 Peter 4:16 specifies suffering as a Christian and calls for glorifying God, complementing the exhortation to entrust oneself while doing good.

In 1 Peter 3:17, suffering for doing good is better—this verse (4:19) applies that principle by calling to entrust oneself to God.

1 Peter 2:23 provides Christ's example of entrusting himself to God while suffering, directly modeling the response called for here.

1 Peter 2:15 connects doing good with silencing ignorance — here too, doing good is part of suffering according to God's will.

Psalm 146:6 Allusion

Psalm 146:6 describes God as Creator who keeps faith forever—directly echoing the 'faithful Creator' to whom we entrust our souls in suffering.

Luke 23:46 Allusion

Luke 23:46 records Jesus quoting Psalm 31:5—the supreme example of entrusting one's spirit to God in suffering.

Daniel 6:22 Parallel

Daniel 6:22 shows God delivering Daniel because he was blameless — demonstrating the faithfulness of the Creator to those who entrust themselves.

Daniel 3:16-18 has the three men refusing to worship the idol, trusting God even if not delivered — a strong parallel of entrusting souls to a faithful Creator.

Isaiah 51:13 rebukes those who fear the oppressor instead of remembering the Lord their Maker—the opposite of entrusting souls to the faithful Creator in suffering.

Isaiah 40:28 affirms God as everlasting Creator who never grows weary—reinforcing the basis for entrusting our souls to a faithful Creator in suffering.

Isaiah 40:27 voices doubt that God sees our suffering—contrasting with the call in 1 Peter to entrust our souls confidently to a faithful Creator.

Acts 7:59 Parallel

Acts 7:59 shows Stephen entrusting his spirit to Jesus as he is stoned — a direct model of committing one's soul to God while suffering.

Psalm 138:8 Allusion

Psalm 138:8 echoes trust in God's faithfulness—He fulfills His purpose and does not forsake His work, reinforcing the call to entrust our souls to a faithful Creator.

Psalm 31:5 Allusion

Psalm 31:5 is the source of 'commit my spirit' to a faithful God—Jesus quoted it on the cross, Peter applies it to suffering believers.

Acts 21:11-14 shows Paul entrusting his life to God despite knowing suffering awaits—a direct example of the attitude commanded here.

In 2 Timothy 1:12, Paul entrusts his life to God, confident He will guard it — the same act of committing oneself to a faithful keeper.

Galatians 6:9 echoes the same call to persist in doing good, promising a harvest for those who don't give up.

1 Corinthians 4:12 shows blessing when reviled and enduring persecution—parallel to doing good while suffering according to God's will.

1 Corinthians 10:13 affirms God's faithfulness in temptation, reinforcing the faithful Creator who enables endurance.

Proverbs 20:22 urges waiting on the Lord instead of repaying evil, matching the call to entrust and do good while suffering.

Psalm 10:14 Parallel

Psalm 10:14 says the helpless commits himself to God, who sees and helps—parallel to entrusting souls to the faithful Creator.

Psalm 7:1 Parallel

Psalm 7:1 takes refuge in God from pursuers, mirroring entrusting oneself to God amid suffering.

Psalm 4:5 Parallel

Psalm 4:5 calls for trust in the Lord, directly paralleling entrusting one's soul to the faithful Creator while doing good.

Esther 4:16 Parallel

Esther 4:16 has Esther risking death with 'if I perish, I perish' — a similar commitment to God's will despite potential suffering.

Revelation 4:11 Related theme

Revelation 4:11 declares God worthy because He created all things, directly supporting the reason to trust the faithful Creator in suffering.

Romans 2:7 Parallel

Romans 2:7 promises eternal life to those who persist in doing good — the same reward for doing good while suffering according to God's will.

Daniel 6:10 Parallel

Daniel 6:10 shows Daniel praying despite the decree, continuing to do good — a parallel of faithful action under threat of suffering.

Isaiah 54:16 Related theme

Isaiah 54:16 affirms God's sovereignty as Creator over both weapons and destroyers—reassuring that the faithful Creator is in control of suffering we entrust to Him.

Psalm 37:5 Parallel

Psalm 37:5 urges committing your way to the Lord—parallel theme of trusting God with one's life as here.

Job 35:10 Related theme

Job 35:10 calls God 'my Maker' who gives songs in the night, connecting the faithful Creator with comfort in suffering.

Job 10:3 Contrast

Job 10:3 questions God for oppressing His own creation, contrasting the trusting posture of 1 Peter 4:19 with Job's lament.

Job 5:8 Parallel

Job 5:8 advises committing one's cause to God, echoing the act of entrusting souls to the faithful Creator in times of trouble.