1 Peter 4:11

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and power forever and ever. Amen.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God; if anyone serves, let him do so with the ability which God gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    If any man{G1536} speak{G2980}{(G5719)}, let him speak as{G5613} the oracles{G3051} of God{G2316}; if any man{G1536} minister{G1247}{(G5719)}, let him do it as{G5613} of{G1537} the ability{G2479} which{G3739} God{G2316} giveth{G5524}{(G5719)}: that{G2443} God{G2316} in{G1722} all things{G3956} may be glorified{G1392}{(G5747)} through{G1223} Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}, to whom{G3739} be{G2076}{(G5748)} praise{G1391} and{G2532} dominion{G2904} for{G1519} ever{G165} and ever{G165}. Amen{G281}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Yf eny man speake let him talke as though he spake ye wordes of God. If eny man minister let him do it as of ye abilitie which god ministreth vnto him. That god in all thinges maye be glorified thorow Iesus Christ to whom be prayse and dominion for ever and whyll the worlde stondeth. Amen.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Yf eny ma speake, let hi speake it as ye wordes of God. Yf eny man haue an office, let him execute it as out of the power yt God mynistreth vnto hi, yt God maye be praysed in all thinges thorow Iesus Christ, To who be honor and domynion for euer and euer Amen.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    If any man speake, let him speake as the wordes of God. If any man minister, let him do it as of the abilitie which God ministreth, that God in al things may be glorified through Iesus Christ, to whome is prayse and dominion for euer, and euer, Amen.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    If any man speake, let hym talke as the wordes of God. If any man minister, let him do it as of the abilitie which God ministreth vnto hym, that God in all thinges may be glorified through Iesus Christe, to whom be prayse and dominion for euer and euer. Amen.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    If any man speak, [let him speak] as the oracles of God; if any man minister, [let him do it] as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    If any man speaks, let it be as it were oracles of God. If any man serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    if any one doth speak -- `as oracles of God;' if any one doth minister -- `as of the ability which God doth supply;' that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the power -- to the ages of the ages. Amen.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    if any man speaketh, `speaking' as it were oracles of God; is any man ministereth, `ministering' as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    if any man speaketh, [speaking] as it were oracles of God; if any man ministereth, [ministering] as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    If anyone has anything to say, let it be as the words of God; if anyone has the desire to be the servant of others, let him do it in the strength which is given by God; so that in all things God may have the glory through Jesus Christ, whose are the glory and the power for ever.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Whoever speaks, let it be with God’s words. Whoever serves, do so with the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 10:31 : 31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
  • Acts 7:38 : 38 This is the one who was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors; he received living words to pass on to us.
  • Rom 3:2 : 2 Much in every way! First of all, they were entrusted with the very words of God.
  • 1 Pet 5:11 : 11 To Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
  • 1 Pet 2:5 : 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
  • Jude 1:25 : 25 To the only wise God our Savior, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, now and forevermore. Amen.
  • Heb 5:12 : 12 By this time you ought to be teachers, but instead you need someone to teach you again the elementary truths of God's word, and you need milk, not solid food.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 My beloved brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
  • Jas 1:26 : 26 If anyone thinks he is religious but does not bridle his tongue, and deceives his heart, his religion is worthless.
  • Jas 3:1-6 : 1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to also control his whole body. 3 Now if we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. 4 Look also at the ships: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires. 5 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it boasts of great things. Consider how a small fire sets a great forest ablaze. 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting the entire course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
  • Eph 6:10 : 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
  • Col 4:6 : 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
  • 1 Tim 1:17 : 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
  • 1 Tim 6:16 : 16 He alone has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has seen Him or can see Him. To Him be honor and eternal power. Amen.
  • 1 Pet 4:10 : 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
  • Rev 1:5-6 : 5 And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood, 6 and has made us a kingdom and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
  • Rev 5:12-14 : 12 In a loud voice they said: "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power, and wealth, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing!" 13 Then I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and on the sea, and everything in them, saying, "To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing, honor, glory, and power forever and ever!" 14 The four living creatures said, "Amen," and the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped the one who lives forever and ever.
  • Phil 1:11 : 11 Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
  • Phil 2:11 : 11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
  • Rom 11:36 : 36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.
  • Rom 12:6-8 : 6 We have different gifts according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophecy, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then do so generously; if it is leading, do it diligently; if it is showing mercy, do it cheerfully.
  • Rom 16:27 : 27 To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
  • 1 Cor 3:10 : 10 According to the grace God has given me, like a wise master builder, I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each one should be careful how they build.
  • 1 Cor 6:20 : 20 You were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body and spirit, which are God's.
  • 1 Cor 12:4 : 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.
  • 2 Cor 9:13 : 13 Because of the proof provided by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with all.
  • Eph 3:20-21 : 20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, 21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
  • Eph 4:29 : 29 No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.
  • Eph 5:20 : 20 giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
  • 1 Chr 29:11-16 : 11 Yours, LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty; indeed, everything in the heavens and on the earth is yours. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom, and you are exalted as head over all. 12 Wealth and honor come from you, and you rule over everything. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. 13 Now, our God, we give you thanks and praise your glorious name. 14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give so generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. 15 For we are strangers and temporary residents before you, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. 16 LORD our God, all this abundance that we have provided to build you a house for your holy name comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you.
  • Ps 145:13 : 13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.
  • Isa 8:20 : 20 To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
  • Jer 23:22 : 22 But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.
  • Dan 4:3 : 3 I issued a decree to bring all the wise men of Babylon before me, so they could interpret my dream for me.
  • Dan 4:34 : 34 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and glorify the King of Heaven, because all His works are true and His ways are just. He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
  • Dan 7:14 : 14 He was given dominion, glory, and a kingdom, so that all peoples, nations, and languages would serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
  • Matt 6:13 : 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

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