1 Peter 4
1 Since Christ suffered physically, you must prepare yourselves with the same attitude he had—for those who suffer physically have turned away from sin.
Seeing therefore Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same thought, that he, who hath mortified the flesh, hath ceased from sin;
2 You will not live the rest of your lives following human desires, but doing what God wants.
that he should no longer live the rest of his time in the flesh according to the lusts of men, but after the will of God.
3 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.
For the time past of our life is sufficient for us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, walking in lasciviousness, inordinate desires, excess of wine, revellings, drunkenness, and abominable idolatries:
4 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.
in which they think it strange that ye run not with them into the same excess of riot, and therefore speak evil of you:
5 That's why the good news was shared with those who've already died—
who shall give an account to Him, who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6 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.
For to this end was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but might live according to God in the spirit.
7 Everything is coming to an end! So think clearly and stay alert when you pray.
But the end of all things draws nigh: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer:
8 Most of all, you should love one another very deeply, for love covers many of the wrong things people do.
having above all things fervent love to each other; for love will cover a multitude of sins.
9 Show hospitality to each another, and don't complain.
Be hospitable one to another, without grudging;
10 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.
as every one hath received a gift, imparting it to each other, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
11 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)
If any one speak, let it be as declaring the oracles of God: if any one minister, let it be as from the power which God affordeth him: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)
12 My friends, don't be alarmed at the “ordeals of fire” you're having, as if these were unexpected.
Beloved, be not surprised at the fiery trial coming upon you, which is to try you, as if some strange thing befel you:
13 Be happy to the extent that you share in Christ's suffering, because when he appears in his glory, you will be incredibly happy!
but rejoice in that ye are partakers in the sufferings of Christ; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may also rejoice with exceeding joy.
14 If you are cursed in Christ's name, you're blessed, for God's glorious spirit rests on you.
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: and though as to them He is blasphemed, yet as to you He is glorified.
15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer, or a thief, or a criminal, or as a gossip—
But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as a malefactor, or as an intermeddler with other people's affairs.
16 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!
But if any suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God herein.
17 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?
For the time is coming when judgement is to begin at the house of God: and if at us first, what will be the end of those that obey not the gospel of God?
18 “If it's hard for those who live right to be saved, what will happen to sinners, those who oppose God?”
And if the righteous be saved with difficulty, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
19 So then those who suffer according to the will of God, the trustworthy Creator, should make sure they are doing good.
Wherefore let them, that suffer according to the will of God, commit their souls in well-doing to Him as to a faithful Creator.
