‏ 1 Peter 4:14

 If ye are reproached ( ε ονειδιζεσθε ). Condition of first class assumed as true with  ε and present passive indicative of  ονειδιζω, for which verb see Jas 1:5.

 For the name of Christ ( εν ονοματ Χριστου ). "In the matter of the name of Christ." For the idea see Mt 5:11f.; 19:29; Ac 5:41; 9:16; 21:13. This is the only N.T. example of just  ονομα Χριστου, here used because of the use of  Χριστιανος in verse 16. For the beatitude  μακαριο see Mt 5:11f.

 The Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God ( το της δοξης κα το του θεου πνευμα ). Note repetition of the article ( το ) though  πνευμα only once. The reference is to the Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of Glory and of God.

 Resteth upon you ( εφ' ημας αναπαυετα ). Quotation from Isa 11:2. Present middle indicative of  αναπαυω, to give rest, refresh (Mt 11:28). "He rests upon the Christian as the Shechinah rested upon the tabernacle" (Bigg). Cf. 1:8; Mt 3:16.

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