But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.
For this cause was the gospel preached also to those that are already dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer ( 1 Peter 4:6-7 ).