1 Peter 4

1 Christ then having suffered in the flesh, do ye also arm yourselves with the same mind; for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

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:

2 that ye may no longer live the remaining time in the flesh after the lusts of men, but after the will of God.

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.

3 For sufficient is the time past to have wrought the will of the gentiles, when ye walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revelings, carousings, and abominable idolatries;

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.

4 at which they are astonished that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you;

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

5 who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead.

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

6 For to this end was the gospel preached also to the dead, that they might indeed be judged according to men in the flesh, but might live according to God in the spirit.

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.

7 But the end of all things is at hand; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

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

8 And above all things have fervent love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins.

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

9 Be hospitable to one another without grudging.

Using hospitality one towards another, without murmuring,

10 According as each one hath received a gift, minister the same to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

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

11 If any one speak, let him speak as uttering the oracles of God; if any minister, let him do it as from the ability which God giveth; that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)

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)

12 Beloved, be not surprised at the fiery trial which is taking place among you to prove you, as though a strange thing were befalling you;

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

13 but, in so far as ye share in Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that also at the manifestation of his glory ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.

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.

14 If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you.

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.

15 For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a busybody in other men's matters;

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

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

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

17 For the time is come for judgment to begin at the house of God; but if it first begin with us, what will be the end of those who obey not the gospel of God?

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?

18 and “if the righteous scarcely is saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?”

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

19 Wherefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well-doing, as to a faithful Creator.

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