1 Peter 4:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

So let those who are suffering according to God’s will entrust themselves to a faithful Creator by continuing to do what is good.

Berean Standard Bible:

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

American Standard Version:

Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Wherefore^{{G5620}{G2532}} let^{G3908} them that suffer^{G3958} according to^{G2596} the will^{G2307} of God^{G2316} commit the keeping^{G3908} of their^{G1438} souls^{G5590} to him in^{G1722} well doing^{G16}, as^{G5613} unto a faithful^{G4103} Creator^{G2939}.

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Commentary for 1 Peter 4:19

1 Peter 4:19 is part of a letter written by the Apostle Peter to early Christian communities facing persecution and suffering. The historical context of this verse is rooted in the first century AD, a time when Christians were often subjected to social ostracism, legal penalties, and even violent persecution by the Roman Empire. Peter's letter serves as a pastoral exhortation to encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite their trials.

In this verse, Peter addresses those who are enduring hardships, urging them to entrust their lives to God, who is described as a "faithful Creator." The themes of suffering according to God's will and continuing to do good are central to this passage. Peter reassures his readers that their steadfastness in the face of suffering is not in vain and that it is part of God's divine plan. He emphasizes that by committing their souls to God and persisting in good conduct, believers demonstrate their trust in a Creator who is both faithful and just.

The verse reflects the early Christian understanding that their identity as "sojourners and exiles" (1 Peter 2:11) on earth should lead them to live differently from the surrounding culture, enduring unjust suffering while maintaining moral integrity. It also underscores the eschatological hope that God will ultimately vindicate and reward those who remain faithful to Him, even amidst trials. Thus, 1 Peter 4:19 serves as both a comfort and a call to action for believers: it comforts them with the assurance of God's faithfulness and providential care, and it calls them to persevere in doing good as they await the fulfillment of their hope in Christ.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G5620
   There are 83 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὥστε
   Transliteration: hṓste
   Pronunciation: hoce'-teh
   Description: from ὡς and τέ; so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow):--(insomuch) as, so that (then), (insomuch) that, therefore, to, wherefore.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3908
   There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παρατίθημι
   Transliteration: paratíthēmi
   Pronunciation: par-at-ith'-ay-mee
   Description: from παρά and τίθημι; to place alongside, i.e. present (food, truth); by implication, to deposit (as a trust or for protection):--allege, commend, commit (the keeping of), put forth, set before.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3958
   There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πάσχω
   Transliteration: páschō
   Pronunciation: pen'-tho
   Description: apparently a primary verb; to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful):--feel, passion, suffer, vex.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2596
   There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κατά
   Transliteration: katá
   Pronunciation: kat-ah'
   Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2307
   There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θέλημα
   Transliteration: thélēma
   Pronunciation: thel'-ay-mah
   Description: from the prolonged form of θέλω; a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination:-- desire, pleasure, will.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2316
   There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θεός
   Transliteration: theós
   Pronunciation: theh'-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
   
8. Strong's Number: G1438
   There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
   Transliteration: heautoû
   Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
   Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
   
9. Strong's Number: G5590
   There are 95 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ψυχή
   Transliteration: psychḗ
   Pronunciation: psoo-khay'
   Description: from ψύχω; breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from πνεῦμα, which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from ζωή, which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew נֶפֶשׁ, רוּחַ and חַי):--heart (+ -ily), life, mind, soul, + us, + you.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
    
11. Strong's Number: G16
    There are 1000 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀγαθοποιΐα
    Transliteration: agathopoiḯa
    Pronunciation: ag-ath-op-oy-ee'-ah
    Description: from ἀγαθοποιός; well-doing, i.e. virtue:--well-doing.
    
12. Strong's Number: G5613
    There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὡς
    Transliteration: hōs
    Pronunciation: hoce
    Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
    
13. Strong's Number: G4103
    There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πιστός
    Transliteration: pistós
    Pronunciation: pis-tos'
    Description: from πείθω; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful:--believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true.
    
14. Strong's Number: G2939
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κτίστης
    Transliteration: ktístēs
    Pronunciation: ktis-tace'
    Description: from κτίζω; a founder, i.e. God (as author of all things):--Creator.