1 Peter 4:19 (WEB)
Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator.
Fathers and councils · 3
Athanasius of Alexandria
“This may be also learned from the Epistle of the great Peter, who says, ‘Let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit their souls to a faithful Creator.’” — editor's note: 1 Pet. iv. 19.
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Hilary of Poitiers
“Peter too is witness, writing thus, Committing your souls as to a faithful Creator.” — editor's note: 1 Pet. iv. 19.
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Gregory of Nazianzus
“…and unfavourable alike: I mean pleasant and painful, for reason knows that even these are often instruments of salvation; commending to Him our own souls and the souls of those fellow wayfarers who, being more ready, have gained their rest before us.” — editor's note: 1 Pet. iv. 19.
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