In the Complete Jewish Bible (CJB), 1 Peter 4:16 states, “But if anyone suffers for being Messianic, let him not be ashamed; but let him bring glory to God by the way he bears this name,” meaning that if someone experiences hardship because they are a follower of Jesus (a “Messianic” in Jewish terms), they should not feel shame, but instead should use their suffering as an opportunity to glorify God by proudly identifying with the name “Christian.”. 

1 Peter 4:16: Key points

• Suffering for Christ is not shameful:Peter encourages Christians to not be embarrassed or ashamed when they face persecution due to their faith. 
• Glorifying God through suffering:Instead of hiding their faith, Christians should use their suffering as a way to praise God and demonstrate the strength of their beliefs. 
• Bearing the name “Messianic”:This emphasizes the identity of a Christian as someone who follows the Messiah (Jesus). 

Context:

• Early Christian persecution:This verse was likely written during a time when Christians were facing persecution from the Roman Empire, where being identified as a Christian could lead to hardship. 
• Following Christ’s example:Peter is reminding Christians to follow Jesus’ example, who endured suffering on the cross without shame.