1 Peter 4

1 Christ therefore having suffered in the flesh, be you also armed with the same thought: for he that hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sins:

Since, then, Christ suffered in the flesh, do you also ever arm yourselves with the same mind (because he who has suffered in the flesh has done with sin),

2 That now he may live the rest of his time in the flesh, not after the desires of men, but according to the will of God.

so that in future you may not spend your life in the flesh according to men’s desires, but in the will of God.

3 For the time past is sufficient to have fulfilled the will of the Gentiles, for them who have walked in riotousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and unlawful worshipping of idols.

For the time past of life may suffice us to have worked the will of the Gentiles, when we spent our life in lasciviousness, lusts, hard drinking, revelry, banqueting, and abominable idol worship.

4 Wherein they think it strange, that you run not with them into the same confusion of riotousness, speaking evil of you.

They are astonished at this, that you do not run into the same excesses of profligacy as they do; and they speak evil of you.

5 Who shall render account to him, who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

But they must render account to Him who stands ready to judge the living and the dead.

6 For, for this cause was the gospel preached also to the dead: that they might be judged indeed according to men, in the flesh; but may live according to God, in the Spirit.

The gospel was preached for this cause to those who were dead also, that they might be judged according to men in flesh, but live according to God in spirit.

7 But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore, and watch in prayers.

But the end of all things is close at hand; so be sober, watch and pray.

8 But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.

Above everything have fervent love to one another; for love veils a multitude of sins.

9 Using hospitality one towards another, without murmuring,

Be hospitable to one another, without grudging.

10 As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Whatever the gifts which each has received, use them for one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11 If any man speak, let him speak, as the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it, as of the power, which God administereth: that in all things God may be honoured through Jesus Christ: to whom is glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)

If any one preaches, let him always preach as one who utters God’s truth; if any one serves another, let it be with the strength which God supplies; so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory and dominion for ever and ever, Amen. (aiōn g165)

12 Dearly beloved, think not strange the burning heat which is to try you, as if some new thing happened to you;

Do not think it strange, beloved, that a fiery ordeal has come to test you, as though some surprising thing had befallen you.

13 But if you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice that when his glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

But be glad in the degree in which you share in the sufferings of Christ; so that when his glory shall be revealed, you too may be glad with triumphant gladness.

14 If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory, and power of God, and that which is his Spirit, resteth upon you.

If you are being reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the spirit of glory and of God is resting upon you.

15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a railer, or a coveter of other men’s things.

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as a spy upon other people’s business.

16 But if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.

But if any man is suffering as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him ever glorify God in this Name.

17 For the time is, that judgment should begin at the house of God. And if first at us, what shall be the end of them that believe not the gospel of God?

It is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it first begin with us, what shall be the end of those who are disobedient to the gospel?

18 And if the just man shall scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

If the righteous man is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

19 Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God, commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator.

So let those who are suffering according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well-doing, as unto a faithful Creator.