King James Version
1 Peter 4:18 in the King James Version says “And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?” — study this verse from 1 Peter chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?”
1 Peter 4:18 · KJV
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
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.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“the righteous”
G1342equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“appear”
G5316to lighten (shine), i.e., show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
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