1 Peter 4:10-14

New International Version

¹⁰ Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,^(A) as faithful^(B) stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. ¹¹ If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.^(C) If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,^(D) so that in all things God may be praised^(E) through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.^(F)

Suffering for Being a Christian

¹² Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you^(G) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. ¹³ But rejoice^(H) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,^(I) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.^{(J) 14} If you are insulted because of the name of Christ,^(K) you are blessed,^(L) for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.