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].
Weil nun Christus am Fleisch gelitten hat, so wappnet auch ihr euch mit der gleichen Gesinnung – denn wer leiblich gelitten hat, ist damit zur Ruhe vor der Sünde gekommen –,
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.
damit ihr die noch übrige Zeit eures leiblichen Daseins nicht mehr im Dienst menschlicher Lüste, sondern nach dem Willen Gottes verlebt.
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.
Denn lang genug ist die vergangene Zeit, in der ihr den Willen der Heiden vollbracht habt, indem ihr in Ausschweifungen und Lüsten, in Trunkenheit, Schmausereien, Zechgelagen und verwerflichem Götzendienst dahingelebt habt.
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.
Darum befremdet es sie jetzt, daß ihr euch nicht mehr mit ihnen in denselben Schlamm der Liederlichkeit stürzt, und deshalb schmähen sie euch;
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.
doch sie werden sich vor dem zu verantworten haben, der sich bereithält, Lebende und Tote zu richten.
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].
Denn dazu ist auch Toten die Heilsbotschaft verkündigt worden, daß sie, wenn sie auch leiblich, dem menschlichen Lose entsprechend, dem Gericht verfallen sind, doch im Geist, dem Wesen Gottes entsprechend, das Leben haben (sollen).
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].
Das Ende aller Dinge steht nahe bevor. Werdet also besonnen und nüchtern zum Gebet;
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].
vor allem aber hegt innige Liebe zueinander, denn »die Liebe deckt der Sünden Menge zu«.
9 Provide food and a place to sleep for those [who come to your community], [and do it] without complaining.
Seid gastfrei gegeneinander ohne Murren.
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.
Dienet einander, ein jeder mit der Gnadengabe, die er empfangen hat, als gute Verwalter der mannigfachen Gnadengaben Gottes!
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)
Redet jemand, so seien seine Worte wie Aussprüche Gottes; hat jemand Dienste (als Diakon) zu leisten, so (tue er es) in der Kraft, die Gott verleiht, damit in allen Fällen Gott verherrlicht werde durch Jesus Christus: sein ist die Herrlichkeit und die Macht in alle Ewigkeit. 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.
Geliebte, laßt die Feuerglut (der Leiden), die zur Prüfung über euch ergeht, nicht befremdlich auf euch wirken, als ob euch damit etwas Unbegreifliches widerführe,
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.
sondern freuet euch darüber in dem Maße, wie ihr an den Leiden Christi Anteil bekommt, damit ihr auch bei der Offenbarung seiner Herrlichkeit euch freuen und jubeln könnt.
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.
Wenn ihr um des Namens Christi willen geschmäht werdet, so seid ihr selig zu preisen; denn dann ruht der Geist der Herrlichkeit und der (Geist) Gottes auf euch.
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.
Keiner nämlich von euch möge als Mörder oder Dieb oder Übeltäter oder auch nur deshalb leiden, weil er unbefugt in fremde Angelegenheiten eingegriffen hat; muß er aber als Christ leiden,
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].
so schäme er sich dessen nicht, sondern mache vielmehr Gott durch diesen (Christen-) Namen Ehre!
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!
Denn die Zeit ist da, daß das Gericht beim Hause Gottes seinen Anfang nimmt. Wenn es aber bei uns zuerst (anhebt), wie wird da das Ende bei denen sein, die der Heilsbotschaft Gottes nicht gehorchen?
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]!
Und »wenn der Gerechte kaum gerettet wird, wo wird da der Gottlose und Sünder sich zeigen«?
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.
Daher sollen auch die, welche nach dem Willen Gottes zu leiden haben, ihm, dem treuen Schöpfer, ihre Seelen befehlen, und zwar dadurch, daß sie Gutes tun.
