16but if anyone suffers [ill-treatment] as a 4:16 “Christian” occurs only here and in Acts 11:26; 26:28. It was first used as a derogatory word to describe believers.Christian [because of his belief], he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God [because he is considered worthy to suffer] in this name.
16But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.4:16 Literally glorify God in that name; NA glorify God in this matter