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].
Отже, оскільки Христос постраждав тілом, то й ви озброюйтеся цією ж думкою, бо той, хто постраждав тілом, перестав грішити,
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.
щоб решту часу жити в тілі вже не за людськими лихими бажаннями, а за волею Бога.
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.
Бо досить, що в минулому ви виконували волю язичників, віддаючись розпусті, пожадливості, п’янству, гулянкам і огидному ідолопоклонству.
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.
Тому вони дивуються, що ви не біжите разом із ними до виру розпусти, і зневажають [вас].
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.
Але вони відповідатимуть перед Тим, Хто готовий судити живих і мертвих.
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].
Адже тому Добра Звістка звіщалася й мертвим, щоб вони були судимі як люди – за тілом, і жили по-Божому – за духом.
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].
Але кінець усьому наблизився. Тож будьте розсудливі й тверезі в молитвах.
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].
Насамперед майте щиру любов одне до одного, адже любов покриває безліч гріхів.
9 Provide food and a place to sleep for those [who come to your community], [and do it] without complaining.
Будьте гостинні одне до одного без нарікання.
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.
Служіть одне одному, кожен тим даром, який отримав, як добрі управителі різноманітної Божої благодаті.
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)
Коли хтось говорить, [нехай говорить] як Божі слова; коли хтось служить, [нехай це робить] силою, яку дає Всевишній, щоб у всьому був прославлений Бог через Ісуса Христа, Якому належать слава і сила навіки-віків! Амінь. (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.
Любі, не дивуйтеся вогняному випробуванню, що трапляється вам, ніби чомусь дивному,
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.
але радійте, що ви розділяєте Христові страждання, щоб і при з’явленні Його слави ви раділи та веселилися.
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.
Якщо вас зневажають за Христове ім’я, то ви блаженні, адже Дух слави і Бога спочиває на вас.
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.
Але нехай жоден із вас не страждає, як вбивця, крадій, злочинець або як той, хто втручається в чужі справи.
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].
А коли хтось [страждає] як християнин, то нехай не соромиться, але прославляє Бога цим ім’ям.
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!
Адже настав час розпочати суд від Дому Божого. І коли він розпочнеться з нас, то який же кінець тих, хто не підкоряється Добрій Звістці Бога?!
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]!
І: «Коли праведний ледве спасається, то де виявиться безбожник і грішник?»
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.
Тому й ті, хто страждає з Божої волі, нехай довіряють свої душі вірному Творцеві, роблячи добро.
