1st Peter 4:1-11 LIVING FOR GOD The sufferings Christ endured were certainly unjust. Those who accused Him before Pilate included false witnesses who could not agree even in their accusations. Four times He was declared innocent by Pilate who knew it was for envy the Jews wanted Him to be crucified. His righteous, holy life and the blessings He bestowed on others by His words and deeds exposed the religious hypocrisy and sinful motivation in the lives of those who made Him suffer. In spite of all men did to Him, the Lord Jesus Christ did not retaliate, but "endured the cross, despising the shame." "Father, forgive them," were words He spoke that demonstrated His love for us and the provisions grace provided for us. The same attitude He had towards those who persecuted Him when He suffered is expected of those who suffer today.
1 Peter 4:1–11