1 Peter 4

1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.

So that as Jesus was put to death in the flesh, do you yourselves be of the same mind; for the death of the flesh puts an end to sin;

2 Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.

So that you may give the rest of your lives in the flesh, not to the desires of men, but to the purpose of God.

3 For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.

Because for long enough, in times past, we have been living after the way of the Gentiles, given up to the desires of the flesh, to drinking and feasting and loose behaviour and unclean worship of images;

4 Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.

And they are wondering that you no longer go with them in this violent wasting of life, and are saying evil things of you:

5 But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

But they will have to give an account of themselves to him who is ready to be the judge of the living and the dead.

6 That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

For this was the reason why the good news of Jesus was given even to the dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but might be living before God in the spirit.

7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;

8 Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

And most of all be warm in your love for one another; because in love there is forgiveness for sins without number:

9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Keep open house for all with a glad heart;

10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

Making distribution among one another of whatever has been given to you, like true servants of the unmeasured grace of God;

11 If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)

If anyone has anything to say, let it be as the words of God; if anyone has the desire to be the servant of others, let him do it in the strength which is given by God; so that in all things God may have the glory through Jesus Christ, whose are the glory and the power for ever. (aiōn g165)

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

Dear brothers, do not be surprised, as if it was something strange, if your faith is tested as by fire:

13 But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

But be glad that you are given a part in the pains of Christ; so that at the revelation of his glory you may have great joy.

14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you.

15 Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.

Let no one among you undergo punishment as a taker of life, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as one who is over-interested in other men's business;

16 But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.

But if he undergoes punishment as a Christian, that is no shame to him; let him give glory to God in this name.

17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

For the time has come for the judging, starting with the church of God; but if it makes a start with us, what will be the end of those who are not under the rule of God?

18 And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

And if it is hard for even the good man to get salvation, what chance has the man without religion or the sinner?

19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

For this reason let those who by the purpose of God undergo punishment, keep on in well-doing and put their souls into the safe hands of their Maker.