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And if judgment begins with us, what terrible fate awaits those who have never obeyed God’s Good News? <a href="/esv/1_peter/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? <a href="/bsb/1_peter/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? <a href="/blb/1_peter/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For it is the time for the judgment to have begun from the house of God; and if from us first, what will be the outcome of those disobeying the gospel of God? <a href="/kjv/1_peter/4.htm">King James Bible</a> For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? <a href="/nkjv/1_peter/4.htm">New King James Version</a> For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? <a href="/nasb_/1_peter/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? <a href="/nasb/1_peter/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? <a href="/nasb77/1_peter/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? <a href="/lsb/1_peter/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For it is time for judgment to begin with the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? <a href="/amp/1_peter/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For it is the time [destined] for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not respect or believe or obey the gospel of God? <a href="/csb/1_peter/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the time has come for judgment to begin with God’s household, and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? <a href="/hcsb/1_peter/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the time has come for judgment to begin with God&#8217s household, and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? <a href="/asv/1_peter/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the time is come for judgment to begin at the house of God: and if it begin first at us, what shall be the end of them that obey not the gospel of God? <a href="/cev/1_peter/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God has already begun judging his own people. And if his judgment begins with us, imagine how terrible it will be for those who refuse to obey his message. The Scriptures say, <a href="/erv/1_peter/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the time is come for judgment to begin at the house of God: and if it begin first at us, what shall be the end of them that obey not the gospel of God? <a href="/gwt/1_peter/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The time has come for the judgment to begin, and it will begin with God's family. If it starts with us, what will be the end for those who refuse to obey the Good News of God? <a href="/gnt/1_peter/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> The time has come for judgment to begin, and God's own people are the first to be judged. If it starts with us, how will it end with those who do not believe the Good News from God? <a href="/isv/1_peter/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God. And if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who refuse to obey the gospel of God? <a href="/msb/1_peter/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? <a href="/net/1_peter/4.htm">NET Bible</a> For it is time for judgment to begin, starting with the house of God. And if it starts with us, what will be the fate of those who are disobedient to the gospel of God? <a href="/nheb/1_peter/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins first with us, what will happen to those who do not obey the Good News of God? <a href="/wbt/1_peter/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first beginneth at us, what will be the end of them that obey not the gospel of God? <a href="/wey/1_peter/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For the time has come for judgement to begin, and to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who reject God's Good News? <a href="/web/1_peter/4.htm">World English Bible</a> For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God. If it begins first with us, what will happen to those who don’t obey the Good News of God? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_peter/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> because it is the time of the judgment to have begun from the house of God, and if first from us, what [is] the end of those disobedient to the good news of God? <a href="/blb/1_peter/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For it is the time for the judgment to have begun from the house of God; and if from us first, what will be the outcome of those disobeying the gospel of God? <a href="/ylt/1_peter/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> because it is the time of the beginning of the judgment from the house of God, and if first from us, what the end of those disobedient to the good news of God? <a href="/slt/1_peter/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For the time for judgment to have begun from the house of God: and if first from us, what the end of them not believing the good tidings of God?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_peter/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For the time is, that judgment should begin at the house of God. And if first at us, what shall be the end of them that believe not the gospel of God? <a href="/cpdv/1_peter/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For it is time that judgment begin at the house of God. And if it is first from us, what shall be the end of those who do not believe the Gospel of God? <a href="/nabre/1_peter/4.htm">New American Bible</a> For it is time for the judgment to begin with the household of God; if it begins with us, how will it end for those who fail to obey the gospel of God? <a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God; if it begins with us, what will be the end for those who do not obey the gospel of God?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For the time is come that judgment must begin with the house of God: and if it first begins with us, what shall be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For it is time that the judgment will begin from the house of God; but if it begins from us, what is the end of those who are not convinced of The Good News of God?<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_peter/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For the time has come that judgment must begin at the house of God; and if it begin first at us, what shall be the end of those who obey not the gospel of God? <a href="/godbey/1_peter/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Because it is time that judgment should begin from the house of God: and if it is first from us, what shall be the end of those who obey not the gospel of God? <a href="/haweis/1_peter/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For now is the time when judgment is commencing at the house of God; and if it begin with us, what will be the end of those who obey not the gospel of God? <a href="/mace/1_peter/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for now is the time when God will begin his judgments with his own church, now if he begins with us, what will the conclusion be to those who do not obey the divine gospel? <a href="/wey/1_peter/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For the time has come for judgement to begin, and to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who reject God's Good News? <a href="/worrell/1_peter/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Because it is the time for judgment to begin at the house of God; and, if it begin first at us, what shall be the end of those who obey not the Gospel of God? <a href="/worsley/1_peter/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For the time is coming when judgement is to begin at the house of God: and if at us first, what will be the end of those that obey not the gospel of God? <a href="/parallel/1_peter/4-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=861" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_peter/4.htm">Suffering as Christians</a> …16But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name. 17<a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For it is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairos (N-NMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">time for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2917.htm" title="2917: krima (N-ANS) -- From krino; a decision (crime).">judgment</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: arxasthai (V-ANM) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">to begin</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikou (N-GMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">family</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God;</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/4412.htm" title="4412: prōton (Adv-S) -- First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly.">it begins</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: aph’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what will</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5056.htm" title="5056: telos (N-NNS) -- (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. ">outcome be</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for those who</a> <a href="/greek/544.htm" title="544: apeithountōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- To disobey, rebel, be disloyal, refuse conformity. From apeithes; to disbelieve.">disobey</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2098.htm" title="2098: euangeliō (N-DNS) -- From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.">gospel</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God?</a> 18And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6</a> Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple. <a href="/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29</a> For behold, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that bears My Name, so how could you possibly go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am calling down a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, declares the LORD of Hosts.’ <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1-3</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. / But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. / And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. <a href="/amos/3-2.htm">Amos 3:2</a> “Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” <a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Isaiah 10:12</a> So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes. <a href="/isaiah/3-14.htm">Isaiah 3:14</a> The LORD brings this charge against the elders and leaders of His people: “You have devoured the vineyard; the plunder of the poor is in your houses. <a href="/jeremiah/49-12.htm">Jeremiah 49:12</a> For this is what the LORD says: “If those who do not deserve to drink the cup must drink it, can you possibly remain unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for you must drink it too. <a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Proverbs 11:31</a> If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner! <a href="/matthew/3-10.htm">Matthew 3:10</a> The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47-48</a> That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. <a href="/romans/2-9.htm">Romans 2:9</a> There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek; <a href="/hebrews/12-25.htm">Hebrews 12:25</a> See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven? <a href="/1_corinthians/11-31.htm">1 Corinthians 11:31-32</a> Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment. / But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:5</a> All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. <a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Revelation 3:19</a> Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?judgment.<a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Isaiah 10:12</a> Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.<a href="/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29</a> For, lo, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts.<a href="/jeremiah/49-12.htm">Jeremiah 49:12</a> For thus saith the LORD; Behold, they whose judgment was not to drink of the cup have assuredly drunken; and art thou he that shall altogether go unpunished? thou shalt not go unpunished, but thou shalt surely drink of it.and if.<a href="/luke/23-31.htm">Luke 23:31</a> For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?what.<a href="/matthew/11-20.htm">Matthew 11:20-24</a> Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: … <a href="/luke/10-12.htm">Luke 10:12-14</a> But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city… <a href="/hebrews/2-2.htm">Hebrews 2:2,4</a> For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; … obey.<a href="/1_peter/2-8.htm">1 Peter 2:8</a> And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.<a href="/galatians/3-1.htm">Galatians 3:1</a> O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?<a href="/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7</a> Ye did run well; 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This phrase indicates a sense of urgency and immediacy, suggesting that the period for divine judgment is at hand. The "family of God" refers to believers, the church, who are seen as God's household. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where judgment often began with God's people (<a href="/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6</a>). The idea is that God purifies His people first, ensuring they are living in accordance with His will. This reflects the principle that those who have received greater revelation and responsibility are held to a higher standard (<a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Luke 12:48</a>). The judgment here is not necessarily punitive but can be seen as corrective, aimed at refining and purifying the church.and if it begins with us, The "us" refers to the Christian community, including Peter and his audience. This personalizes the message, emphasizing that believers are not exempt from God's scrutiny. The early church faced persecution and trials, which were seen as part of this judgment process. The trials served to test and strengthen their faith (<a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a>). This also echoes the broader biblical theme that God's people are often tested to prove their faithfulness, as seen in the stories of Job and Abraham.what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? This rhetorical question underscores the severity of judgment for those outside the faith. "Those who disobey the gospel" refers to non-believers who reject the message of Christ. The implication is that if God's own people are subject to judgment, the fate of those who reject Him will be even more severe. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who warned of the consequences of unbelief (<a href="/john/3-36.htm">John 3:36</a>). The phrase serves as a sobering reminder of the eternal implications of rejecting the gospel, highlighting the urgency of evangelism and the need for repentance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, is the author of this epistle. He writes to encourage and instruct believers facing persecution. 2. <a href="/topical/h/household_of_god.htm">Household of God</a> This term refers to the community of believers, the Church, who are seen as God's family. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a> In this context, judgment refers to the trials and purification that believers undergo, which serve to refine and strengthen their faith. 4. <a href="/topical/t/those_who_disobey_the_gospel.htm">Those who disobey the gospel</a> This phrase refers to non-believers who reject the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gospel_of_god.htm">Gospel of God</a> The good news of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, which offers salvation to all who believe.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_divine_judgment.htm">Understanding Divine Judgment</a> Judgment is not solely punitive but also purifying for believers. It is a process that refines and strengthens our faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church.htm">The Role of the Church</a> As the household of God, the Church is called to live in holiness and readiness, knowing that judgment begins with us. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_witness.htm">Accountability and Witness</a> Believers are accountable to God and should live as witnesses to His truth, understanding the gravity of disobedience to the gospel. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_trials.htm">Endurance in Trials</a> Trials and judgments are opportunities for growth. Believers should endure with faith, knowing that God is at work in their lives. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_of_the_gospel.htm">Urgency of the Gospel</a> The reality of judgment underscores the urgency of sharing the gospel with those who do not yet believe.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) For the time is come.--The "for" (literally, because) seems to substantiate the whole of the former part of the section, from <a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm" title="Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you:">1Peter 4:12</a> onwards, but with special reference to the injunction to glorify God on the ground of bearing the name of Christians, upon which it follows in much the same way as "for the spirit of glory" followed upon "if ye be reproached . . . happy are ye." The judgment is just about to begin, and all those who bear the name of Christians may well be thankful that they do.That judgment.--It should be, that the judgment--i.e., the great judgment which we all expect. The word "begin," however, shows that in St. Peter's mind it would be a long process; and he probably does not distinguish in his mind between the "burning which is befalling for a trial" and the final judgment, except that that "burning" is but the beginning. (Comp. <a href="/1_peter/4-5.htm" title="Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.">1Peter 4:5</a>.)Begin at the house of God.--The phrase contains an obvious reference to <a href="/ezekiel/9-6.htm" title="Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man on whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.">Ezekiel 9:6</a> (comp. also <a href="/jeremiah/25-29.htm" title="For, see, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should you be utterly unpunished? You shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword on all the inhabitants of the earth, said the LORD of hosts.">Jeremiah 25:29</a>). Who are meant by the "house of God" is clear, not only from such passages as <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm" title="You also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.">1Peter 2:5</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm" title="Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?">1Corinthians 3:16</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm" title="Who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sits in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.">2Thessalonians 2:4</a>, but also from the immediate addition, "and if first at us." We who are Chrestiani, who bear the mark of the Christ's shame upon our foreheads, and are not ashamed of it, are quite safe in this judgment: "come not near any man upon whom is the mark." The sense is a little closely packed. It seems as if St. Peter meant at first only to say, "Thank God that you are 'Christians,' for the judgment is just about to begin," as something which only concerns the unbelievers; then, as an afterthought, he adds, "and begin, too, at the house of God," by way of making the believers also feel the need of care. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God. The house of God is the Church (see <a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">1 Timothy 3:15</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16</a>; and <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a>). The judgment must begin at the sanctuary (<a href="/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6</a>; see also <a href="/jeremiah/25-15.htm">Jeremiah 25:15-29</a>). The beginning of judgment is the persecution of the Christians, as our Lord had taught (<a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Matthew 24:8, 9</a>, and following verses); but that judgment is not unto condemnation: "When we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world" (<a href="/1_corinthians/11-32.htm">1 Corinthians 11:32</a>); it is the fiery trial, "which is much more precious than of gold that perisheth," the refining fire of affliction. And if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? Compare the passage in Jeremiah already referred to: "Behold, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my Name, and should ye be utterly unpunished?" Compare also our Lord's question, "If they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?" Gerhard (quoted by Huther) rightly remarks," Exaggeratio est in interrogatione." The question suggests answers too awful for words. <a href="/commentaries/1_peter/4-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For [it is] ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. time [for] καιρὸς (kairos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. judgment κρίμα (krima) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2917.htm">Strong's 2917: </a> From krino; a decision ('crime'). to begin ἄρξασθαι (arxasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. with ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. family οἴκου (oikou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> A dwelling; by implication, a family. of God; Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. it begins πρῶτον (prōton) Adverb - Superlative <a href="/greek/strongs_4412.htm">Strong's 4412: </a> First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly. with ἀφ’ (aph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. us, ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. what [will] τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. outcome [be] τέλος (telos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5056.htm">Strong's 5056: </a> (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. for those who τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disobey ἀπειθούντων (apeithountōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_544.htm">Strong's 544: </a> To disobey, rebel, be disloyal, refuse conformity. From apeithes; to disbelieve. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gospel εὐαγγελίῳ (euangeliō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2098.htm">Strong's 2098: </a> From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. of God? Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">NT Letters: 1 Peter 4:17 For the time has come for judgment (1 Pet. 1P iP i Pet) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_peter/4-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Peter 4:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Peter 4:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_peter/4-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Peter 4:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Peter 4:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>