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.

Therefore, since Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same mentality, because whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

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

so as to live his remaining time in the flesh no longer for the evil desires of men, but for the will 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.

For we have spent enough of our lives doing what the Gentiles like to do, walking in sensual indulgences, evil desires, excesses of wine, revelries, drinking bouts, and illicit idolatries.

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.

They are surprised when you do not run with them into the same flood of debauchery, so they revile 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 give an account to him who is ready to judge 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 is the reason the gospel was preached even to the dead, so that, though they have been judged in the flesh as men are, they might live in the spirit as God does.

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

The end of all things has drawn near. Therefore be alert and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.

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

Above all, maintain a deep love for one another, because love will cover a multitude of sins.

9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

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

As each of you has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of the manifold 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 speaks, he should do so as one who speaks the oracles of God; if anyone serves, he should do so as one who serves from strength as God supplies it, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. (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.

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

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

But insofar as you share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, so that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

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 you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.

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

None of you should suffer as a murderer, thief, evildoer, or meddler,

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

but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he should not be ashamed, but should glorify God in this matter.

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 it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God, and if it begins first with us, what will be the outcome for those who are disobedient to the gospel 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 the righteous man is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly man and 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.

Therefore, those who suffer according to the will of God should entrust their souls to him as their faithful Creator while doing what is good.