1 Peter 4
1 Efterdi da Kristus har lidt i Kødet, så skulle også I væbne eder med det samme Sind (thi den, som har lidt i Kødet, er hørt op med Synd),
Since Christ suffered physically, you must prepare yourselves with the same attitude he had—for those who suffer physically have turned away from sin.
2 så at I ikke fremdeles leve den øvrige Tid i Kødet efter Menneskers Lyster, men efter Guds Villie.
You will not live the rest of your lives following human desires, but doing what God wants.
3 Thi det er nok i den forbigangne Tid at have gjort Hedningernes Villie, idet I have vandret i Uterlighed, Lyster, Fylderi, Svir, Drik og skammelig Afgudsdyrkelse;
In the past you've spent enough time following the ways of the world: immorality, sexual indulgence, drunken orgies, partying, binge drinking, and revolting idol-worship.
4 hvorfor de forundre sig og spotte, når I ikke løbe med til den samme Ryggesløshedens Pøl;
People think it's strange that you don't join them anymore in this wild and excessive lifestyle, so they curse at you. But they will have to explain what they've done to the one who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
5 men de skulle gøre ham Regnskab, som er rede til at dømme levende og døde.
That's why the good news was shared with those who've already died—
6 Thi derfor blev Evangeliet forkyndt også for døde, for at de vel skulde være dømte på Menneskers Vis i Kødet, men leve på Guds Vis i Ånden.
so that although they were rightly judged as far as being sinful human beings is concerned, they could live in the spirit as far as God is concerned.
7 Men alle Tings Ende er kommen nær; værer derfor årvågne og ædru til Bønner!
Everything is coming to an end! So think clearly and stay alert when you pray.
8 Hav fremfor alt en inderlig Kærlighed til hverandre; thi "Kærlighed skjuler en Mangfoldighed af Synder".
Most of all, you should love one another very deeply, for love covers many of the wrong things people do.
9 Vær gæstfri imod hverandre uden Knurren.
Show hospitality to each another, and don't complain.
10 Eftersom enhver har fået en Nådegave, skulle I tjene hverandre dermed som gode Husholdere over Guds mangfoldige Nåde.
Whatever gift you've been given, share it with others among you, as people who wisely demonstrate God's grace in all its different forms.
11 Taler nogen, han tale som Guds Ord; har nogen en Tjeneste, han tjene, efter som Gud forlener ham Styrke dertil, for at Gud må æres i alle Ting ved Jesus Kristus, hvem Herligheden og Magten tilhører i Evighedernes Evigheder! Amen. (aiōn g165)
Anyone who speaks should do so as though God is speaking through them. Anyone who wants to help others should do so through the strength that God gives, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. May glory and power be his forever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)
12 I elskede! undrer eder ikke over den Ild, som brænder iblandt eder til eders Prøvelse, som om der hændtes eder noget underligt;
My friends, don't be alarmed at the “ordeals of fire” you're having, as if these were unexpected.
13 men glæder eder i samme Mål, som I have Del i Kristi Lidelser, for at I også kunne glæde og fryde eder ved hans Herligheds Åbenbarelse.
Be happy to the extent that you share in Christ's suffering, because when he appears in his glory, you will be incredibly happy!
14 Dersom I hånes for Kristi Navns Skyld, ere I salige; thi Herlighedens og Guds Ånd hviler over eder.
If you are cursed in Christ's name, you're blessed, for God's glorious spirit rests on you.
15 Thi ingen af eder bør lide som Morder eller Tyv eller Ugerningsmand eller som en, der blander sig i anden Mands Sager;
If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer, or a thief, or a criminal, or as a gossip—
16 men lider han som en Kristen, da skamme han sig ikke, men prise Gud for dette Navn!
but if it's as a Christian, then you don't need to be ashamed. Instead praise God that you're called by that name!
17 Thi det er Tiden til, at Dommen skal begynde med Guds Hus: men begynder den først med os, hvad Ende vil det da få med dem, som ere genstridige imod Guds Evangelium?
For the time of judgment has come—and it begins with the house of God. If it begins with us, what will be the end of those who reject God's good news?
18 Og dersom den retfærdige med Nød og neppe bliver frelst, hvor skal da den ugudelige og Synderen blive af?
“If it's hard for those who live right to be saved, what will happen to sinners, those who oppose God?”
19 Derfor skulle også de, som lide efter Guds Villie, befale den trofaste Skaber deres Sjæle, idet de gøre det gode.
So then those who suffer according to the will of God, the trustworthy Creator, should make sure they are doing good.
