1 Peter 4:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Those who slander will answer to the One ready to judge the living and the dead.
What Does 1 Peter 4:5 Mean?
Peter lifts the matter out of the believers' hands. Their slanderers will give account, not to them, but to God, who stands ready to judge the living and the dead.
This frees the wronged from the need to defend themselves or settle the score. Judgment belongs to One who sees all and is ready to act. The reach of his judgment over both the living and the dead also quietly opens onto the next verse. Peter steadies his readers under slander by reminding them that a final reckoning is coming, held by a Judge who misses nothing and to whom every mouth must answer.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Peter 4:5
What does 1 Peter 4:5 mean?
Those who slander will answer to the One ready to judge the living and the dead.