1Pe 4:14 | RWP | e4.org | 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 . For the name of Christ ( εν ονοματ Χριστου ). "In the matter of the name of Christ." For the idea see .; ; ; ; . This is the only N.T. example of just ονομα Χριστου , here used because of the use of Χριστιανος in verse . For the beatitude μακαριο see . 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 . Present middle indicative of αναπαυω , to give rest, refresh ( ). "He rests upon the Christian as the Shechinah rested upon the tabernacle" (Bigg). Cf. ; .

‏ 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.