1 Peter 4:13But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.
The setting
Around 64 AD, Rome, Italy. Christians are being blamed for the great fire. Peter writes to scattered believers facing Nero's brutal persecution...
The emotion here: defiant hope while facing his own coming martyrdom
The original word
koinōneō (κοινωνεῖτε) — to share in common, participate together, not just observe
Why it matters
Nero used Christians as human torches to light his garden parties
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Peter 4:13
Peter is writing this knowing he will soon be crucified upside down
Common misconceptionPeople think this means all suffering is from God. Peter specifically means suffering FOR Christ's name - not cancer, job loss, or general hardship.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Peter 4:13
Bible Genome reading
1 Peter 4:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Peter 4:13 comes from the book of 1 Peter, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Peter. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is joyful. It belongs to the teaching genre of biblical literature. Key themes include suffering, joy, glory, participation. Notable phrases: partakers of Christ's sufferings; rejoice; revelation of his glory. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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