1 Peter 4
1 Therefore, because Christ suffered physically, you also must think the way that he did [when he was willing to suffer], because those who suffer [because of belonging to Jesus] have stopped sinning [the way they used to sin].
Koska siis Kristus on kärsinyt lihassa, niin ottakaa tekin aseeksenne sama mieli-sillä joka lihassa kärsii, se lakkaa synnistä-
2 As a result, during their remaining time here on earth, they do not do the things that sinful people desire to do, but instead they do the things that God wants them to do.
ettette enää eläisi tätä lihassa vielä elettävää aikaa ihmisten himojen mukaan, vaan Jumalan tahdon mukaan.
3 [I say that to you] because [SAR] you have already spent too much of your time [here on earth] doing what the people who do not know God like to do. In the past you committed all kinds of sexually immoral acts [DOU], you got drunk and then participated in (orgies/wild parties) and carousing/revelry, and you [worshipped] idols, which is very displeasing to God.
Riittäähän, että menneen ajan olette täyttäneet pakanain tahtoa vaeltaessanne irstaudessa, himoissa, juoppoudessa, mässäyksissä, juomingeissa ja kauheassa epäjumalain palvelemisessa.
4 [Because you used to do those things], [your friends] are surprised that you do not join them any more when they participate in that kind of wild behavior [that] ([is rushing to/will quickly]) [destroy them like] [MET] a flood. As a result, they say evil things about you.
Sentähden he oudoksuvat sitä, ettette juokse heidän mukanansa samaan riettauden lätäkköön, ja herjaavat.
5 But [God] is ready to judge the people who are living [now] and the people who have died, and he is the one who will decide whether he approves of what each of them has done.
Mutta heidän on tehtävä tili hänelle, joka on valmis tuomitsemaan eläviä ja kuolleita.
6 That is the reason why the message [about Christ] was preached {[people] preached the message [about Christ]} to believers who have now died. [That message was preached to them] in order that even though [sinful] people might judge them [and say that they are guilty], God’s Spirit would [enable them to] live [eternally].
Sillä sitä varten kuolleillekin on julistettu evankeliumi, että he tosin olisivat tuomitut lihassa niinkuin ihmiset, mutta että heillä hengessä olisi elämä, niinkuin Jumala elää.
7 It is almost the time when everything on this earth will come to an end. Therefore, keep thinking sensibly/reasonably and control what you think [DOU], so that you can pray [clearly].
Mutta kaiken loppu on lähellä. Sentähden olkaa maltilliset ja raittiit rukoilemaan.
8 Most important of all, love each other earnestly/wholeheartedly, because if we love others [PRS], we will just ignore many of the sinful things that [they do to us].
Ennen kaikkea olkoon teidän rakkautenne toisianne kohtaan harras, sillä "rakkaus peittää syntien paljouden".
9 Provide food and a place to sleep for those [who come to your community], [and do it] without complaining.
Olkaa vieraanvaraisia toinen toistanne kohtaan, nurkumatta.
10 Believers should all use the spiritual gifts that God has given them to serve others. They should manage/use well the various gifts that God has kindly given them.
Palvelkaa toisianne, kukin sillä armolahjalla, minkä on saanut, Jumalan moninaisen armon hyvinä huoneenhaltijoina.
11 Those who speak [to the congregation] should do that as though they are speaking the [very] words of God. Those who do kind things to others should do it with the strength that God gives them, in order that God may be honored by all this {that all this may honor God} as Jesus Christ [enables us to do it. I pray that we will] praise [God] (OR, [Jesus]) and allow him [to rule over us] forever. (May it be so!/Amen!) (aiōn g165)
Jos joku puhuu, puhukoon niinkuin Jumalan sanoja; jos joku palvelee, palvelkoon sen voiman mukaan, minkä Jumala antaa, että Jumala tulisi kaikessa kirkastetuksi Jeesuksen Kristuksen kautta. Hänen on kunnia ja valta aina ja iankaikkisesti. Amen. (aiōn g165)
12 You whom I love, do not be surprised about the painful things that you are suffering [because you belong to Christ]. [Those] things are [testing you as metals are tested by people putting them] in a fire. Do not think that something strange is happening to you.
Rakkaani, älkää oudoksuko sitä hellettä, jossa olette ja joka on teille koetukseksi, ikäänkuin teille tapahtuisi jotakin outoa,
13 Instead, rejoice that you are suffering the same kinds of things that Christ endured. Rejoice when [you suffer], in order that you may also be very glad [DOU] when Christ returns and reveals how glorious/wonderful he is.
vaan iloitkaa, sitä myöten kuin olette osallisia Kristuksen kärsimyksistä, että te myös hänen kirkkautensa ilmestymisessä saisitte iloita ja riemuita.
14 If you are insulted {If [people] insult you} because you believe in Christ [MTY], [God is] pleased with you, because it shows that the Spirit of God, the Spirit who [reveals how] great [God is], lives within you.
Jos teitä solvataan Kristuksen nimen tähden, niin te olette autuaat, sillä kirkkauden ja Jumalan Henki lepää teidän päällänne.
15 If you suffer, do not let that suffering be the result of your being a murderer or a thief or as a result of doing some other evil thing, or as a result of interfering in someone else’s affairs.
Älköön näet kukaan teistä kärsikö murhaajana tai varkaana tai pahantekijänä tahi sentähden, että sekaantuu hänelle kuulumattomiin;
16 But if you suffer because of being a Christian, do not be ashamed about it. Instead, praise God that you are suffering because of belonging to Christ [MTY].
mutta jos hän kärsii kristittynä, älköön hävetkö, vaan ylistäköön sen nimensä tähden Jumalaa.
17 I say that, because it is now time for God to begin judging people, and first he will judge those who belong [MTY] to him. Since he will judge us believers first, think about the terrible things that will happen to [RHQ] those who do not obey the good message that comes from him!
Sillä aika on tuomion alkaa Jumalan huoneesta; mutta jos se alkaa ensiksi meistä, niin mikä on niiden loppu, jotka eivät ole Jumalan evankeliumille kuuliaiset?
18 [That will be as it] is written in the Scriptures, [Many] righteous people [will have to suffer] many [difficult trials before going to heaven]. So ungodly and sinful people will surely have to suffer [much severe punishment from God]!
Ja "jos vanhurskas vaivoin pelastuu, niin mihinkä joutuukaan jumalaton ja syntinen?"
19 Therefore, those who suffer because of its being God’s will that they suffer [because of being Christians] should commit themselves to God, the one who created them and the one who always does what he promises to do. And they should continue to do what is right.
Sentähden, uskokoot myös ne, jotka Jumalan tahdon mukaan kärsivät, sielunsa uskolliselle Luojalle, tehden sitä, mikä hyvää on.
