Verse 13. But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings. That is, sufferings of the same kind that he endured, and inflicted for the same reasons. Comp. Col 1:24; Jas 1:2; See Barnes |Mt 5:12|.
The meaning here is, that they were to regard it as a matter of rejoicing that they were identified with Christ, even in suffering. See this sentiment illustrated at length See Barnes |Php 3:10|.
That, when his glory shall be revealed. At the day of judgment. See Barnes |Mt 26:30|.
Ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. Being admitted to the rewards which he will then confer on his people. Comp.1 Th 2:19. Every good man will have joy when, immediately at death, he is received into the presence of his Saviour; but his joy will be complete only when, in the presence of assembled worlds, he shall hear the sentence which shah confirm him in happiness for ever.
{d} |rejoice| Jas 1:2 {e} |when his glory| 2 Ti 2:12