1 Peter 4:18

And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Peter 4:18

BSB

And, "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"

AKJV

And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

CPDV

And if the just man will scarcely be saved, where will the impious and the sinner appear?

ERV

And if the righteous is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and sinner appear?

NHEB

And "If the righteous is delivered with difficulty, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?"

SMT

And if the just one with difficulty be saved, where shall the irreligious and sinful appear.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Peter 4:18

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Commentary for 1 Peter 4:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Peter 4:18

Summary

Salvation barely occurs for righteous

Event

Rhetorical question on salvation rarity

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD