Verse 16
16. If… Christian The epithet is found in only two other places, Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28. It seems to have at this time become the common name applied in heathen communities to the followers of Jesus, but always with contempt and scorn. Still, it does not appear to have been adopted among themselves. The apostle exhorts that if any one of them is accused of being a Christian, however much it may bite or sting, he be not ashamed, as sensitive natures might easily be. Doubtless there were those, as there may be now, who could more bravely be tossed to the lions than endure the taunt.
On this behalf Rather, with the best texts, in this name. Accept the name, and glorify God in wearing it as a badge of the highest honour. Perhaps St. Peter was thinking of his own rejoicing that he was counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of Christ. Acts 5:40-41.
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