Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
If any man speak, let him talk as though he spake the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God ministereth unto him. That God, in all things, may be glorified through Jesus Christ: to whom be praise and dominion forever and while the world standeth. Amen.
New American Standard Bible
King James 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.
Holman Bible
If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides,
International Standard Version
Whoever speaks must speak God's words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength that God supplies, so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus, the Messiah. Glory and power belong to him forever and ever! Amen.
A Conservative Version
If any man speaks, as oracles of God. If any man serves, as of ability as God supplies. So that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the dominion into the ages of the ages. Truly.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
An Understandable Version
If someone's gift is speaking, he should [be sure to] say only what God wants him to. If a person's gift is serving, he should do so by the strength provided by God [who supplies all such gifts]. This is so that, in using all gifts, God may be honored through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs honor and power forever and ever. May it be so.
Anderson New Testament
If any man speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God: if any man acts as a deacon, let him do this as from the strength which God supplies; that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory and strength from age to age. Amen.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Common New Testament
Whoever speaks is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belongs the glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Daniel Mace New Testament
let a speaker deliver nothing but what is agreeable to the divine oracles: and let him that attends the poor, be active in proportion to the strength God has given him. amen.
Darby Translation
If any one speak as oracles of God; if any one minister as of strength which God supplies; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the might for the ages of ages. Amen.
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
If any one speak, let him speak as the oracles of God: if any one minister, let him do it as from the strength which God supplies; that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Godbey New Testament
if any one speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any one ministers, as from the strength which God supplies; in order that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ; to whom there is glory and power unto the ages of the ages. Amen.
Goodspeed New Testament
If one preaches, let him do it like one who utters the words of God; if one does some service, let him do it as with strength which God supplies, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
John Wesley New Testament
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God: if any man minister, let him minister as of the ability which God giveth, that God in all things may be glorified thro' Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the might for ever and ever. Amen.
Julia Smith Translation
If any speak, as the oracles of God; if any serve, as of the strength which God furnishes: that in all God might be praised by Jesus Christ, in whom is the glory and strength for the time of times. Amen.
King James 2000
If any man speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man ministers, let him do it as of 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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
If anyone speaks, [let it be] as the oracles of God; if anyone serves, [let it be] as by the strength that God provides, so that in all [things] God will be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the power {forever and ever}. Amen.
Modern King James verseion
If anyone speaks, let it be as the words of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as of the ability which God gives, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory, and the might forever and ever. Amen.
Moffatt New Testament
If anyone preaches, he must preach as one who utters the words of God; if anyone renders some service, it must be as one who is supplied by God with power, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. The glory and the dominion are his for ever and ever: Amen.
Montgomery New Testament
If any one preaches, let him always preach as one who utters God's truth; if any one serves another, let it be with the strength which God supplies; so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory and dominion for ever and ever, Amen.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
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.
Noyes New Testament
If any one speak, let him speak as uttering the oracles of God; if any minister, let him do it as from the ability which God giveth; that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Sawyer New Testament
If any one speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God, if any one serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the power for ever and ever; amen.
The Emphasized Bible
If any one speaketh, as oracles of God, if any one ministereth, as of strength which, God, supplieth, - that, in all things, God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, - unto whom are the glory and the dominion, unto the ages of ages. Amen!
Thomas Haweis New Testament
If any man speak, let it be agreeably to the oracles of God; if any man act as a deacon, let it be from the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory and might for ever and ever. Amen.
Twentieth Century New Testament
When any one speaks, let him speak as one who is delivering the oracles of God. When any one is endeavoring to serve others, let him do so in reliance on the strength which God supplies; so that in everything God may be honour ed through Jesus Christ--to whom be ascribed all honour and might for ever and ever. Amen.
Webster
If any man speaketh let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man ministereth 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.
Weymouth New Testament
If any one preaches, let it be as uttering God's truth; if any one renders a service to others, let it be in the strength which God supplies; so that in everything glory may be given to God in the name of Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the might to the Ages of the Ages. Amen.
Williams New Testament
If anyone is preaching, let him do it as one who utters the oracles of God; if anyone is rendering any service to others, let him do it with all the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
World English Bible
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.
Worrell New Testament
if anyone speaks, as uttering the oracles of God; if anyone ministers, ministering as of the strength which God supplieth; that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ; to Whom is the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Worsley New Testament
If any one speak, let it be as declaring the oracles of God: if any one minister, let it be as from the power which God affordeth him: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Themes
Endurance » The lord enduring forever
Evangelism » How you should preach
Glorifying God » Duty of » God glorified in Christ
Glorifying God » Is acceptable through Christ
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Faithfulness
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
God » Glorifying » Glorified in Christ
Ministers » Should preach » According to the oracles of God
Missionaries » As faithful stewards
Oracle » The scriptures are called "oracles,"
The scriptures » Are called the » Oracles of God
The scriptures » Should be » The standard of teaching
Speech/communication » How to speak
The word of God » Called » Oracles of God
Truth » Adaption of » Channels of
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
Interlinear
Tis
τίς
Tis
certain, some, any man, any, one, man, anything, a, certain man, something, somewhat, ought, some man, certain thing, nothing Trans, divers, he, thing, another, not tr,
Usage: 373
theos
θεός
theos
Usage: 1151
Pas
Doxazo
Dia
References
Hastings
Word Count of 38 Translations in 1 Peter 4:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Serving To The Glory Of God
10 As every man hath received the gift, minister the same one to another as good ministers of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him talk as though he spake the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God ministereth unto him. That God, in all things, may be glorified through Jesus Christ: to whom be praise and dominion forever and while the world standeth. Amen. 12 Dearly beloved, be not troubled in this heat, which now is come among you to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you:
Phrases
Cross References
Acts 7:38
This is he that was in the congregation in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. This man received the word of life to give unto us,
1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the praise of God.
Romans 3:2
Surely, very much. First: unto them was committed the word of God.
Hebrews 5:12
For when as concerning the time, ye ought to be teachers, yet have ye need again that we teach you the first principles of the word of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat:
1 Peter 2:5
and ye, as living stones, are made a spiritual house, and a holy priesthood, for to offer up spiritual sacrifice, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 5:11
To him be glory and dominion for ever, and while the world endureth. Amen.
Jude 1:25
that is to say, to God our saviour which only is wise; be glory, majesty, dominion, and power, now and forever. Amen. {Here ends the General Epistle of Jude}
1 Chronicles 29:11-16
Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, power and glory, victory and praise: for all that is in heaven and in earth is thine, and thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art lifted up a head above all.
Psalm 145:13
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; and thy dominion endureth throughout all ages.
Isaiah 8:20
If any man want light, let him look upon the law and the testimony whether they speak not after this meaning.
Jeremiah 23:22
But if they had continued in my counsel and heard my words: they had turned my people from their evil ways and wicked imaginations.
Daniel 4:3
O how great are his tokens, and how mighty are his wonders? His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his power lasteth for ever and ever.
Daniel 4:34
When this time was past, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lift up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding was restored unto me again. Then gave I thanks to the highest. I magnified and praised him that liveth for evermore, whose power endureth alway, and his kingdom from one generation to another:
Daniel 7:14
Then gave he him power and dignity regal, that all people, tribes and tongues should serve him. His power is an everlasting power, which shall never be put down: and his kingdom endureth uncorrupt.
Matthew 6:13
Lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory for ever. Amen.
Romans 11:36
For of him, and through him, and for him are all things. To him be glory forever Amen.
Romans 12:6-8
Seeing that we have divers gifts according to the grace that is given unto us: if any man have the gift of prophecy, let him have it that it be agreeing unto the faith;
Romans 16:27
To the same God, which alone is wise, be praise through Jesus Christ for ever Amen. {To the Romans. Sent from Corinth by Phoebe, she that was the minister unto the congregation at Cenchreae}
1 Corinthians 3:10
According to the grace of God given unto me, as a wise builder have I laid the foundation; and another hath built thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth upon.
1 Corinthians 6:20
For ye are dearly bought. Therefore glorify ye God in your bodies and in your spirits, for they are God's.
1 Corinthians 12:4
There are diversities of gifts verily, yet but one spirit.
2 Corinthians 9:13
which praise God for the obedience of your professing the gospel of Christ, and for your singleness, in distributing to them, and to all men.
Ephesians 3:20-21
Unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Ephesians 4:29
Let no filthy communication proceed out of your mouths: but that which is good to edify withal, when need is, that it may have favour with the hearers.
Ephesians 5:20
giving thanks always for all things unto God the father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Philippians 1:11
filled with the fruits of righteousness, which fruits come by Jesus Christ unto the glory and laud of God.
Philippians 2:11
and that all tongues should confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord unto the praise of God the father.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech be always well favoured and be powdered with salt, that ye may know how to answer every man.
1 Timothy 1:17
So then unto God, King everlasting, immortal, invisible, and wise only, be honour and praise for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Timothy 6:16
which only hath immortality, and dwelleth in light that no man can attain, whom never man saw, neither can see: unto whom be honour and rule everlasting. Amen.
James 1:19
Wherefore, dear brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.
James 1:26
If any man among you seem devout, and refrain not his tongue: but deceive his own heart, this man's devotion is in vain.
James 3:1-6
My brethren, be not every man a master; Remembering how that we shall receive the more damnation.
1 Peter 4:10
As every man hath received the gift, minister the same one to another as good ministers of the manifold grace of God.
Revelation 1:5-6
and from Jesus Christ which is a faithful witness, and first begotten of the dead: and Lord over the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Revelation 5:12-14
saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the lamb that was killed to receive power, and riches and wisdom, and strength, and honour and glory, and blessing."