Petri I 4
1 Christo igitur passo in carne, et vos eadem cogitatione armamini: quia qui passus est in carne, desiit a peccatis:
Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.
2 ut jam non desideriis hominum, sed voluntati Dei, quod reliquum est in carne vivat temporis.
Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.
3 Sufficit enim præteritum tempus ad voluntatem gentium consummandam his qui ambulaverunt in luxuriis, desideriis, vinolentiis, comessationibus, potationibus, et illicitis idolorum cultibus.
For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.
4 In quo admirantur non concurrentibus vobis in eamdem luxuriæ confusionem, blasphemantes.
Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.
5 Qui reddent rationem ei qui paratus est judicare vivos et mortuos.
But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6 Propter hoc enim et mortuis evangelizatum est: ut judicentur quidem secundum homines in carne, vivant autem secundum Deum in spiritu.
That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
7 Omnium autem finis appropinquavit. Estote itaque prudentes, et vigilate in orationibus.
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
8 Ante omnia autem, mutuam in vobismetipsis caritatem continuam habentes: quia caritas operit multitudinem peccatorum.
Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
9 Hospitales invicem sine murmuratione.
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
10 Unusquisque, sicut accepit gratiam, in alterutrum illam administrantes, sicut boni dispensatores multiformis gratiæ Dei.
As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
11 Si quis loquitur, quasi sermones Dei: si quis ministrat, tamquam ex virtute, quam administrat Deus: ut in omnibus honorificetur Deus per Jesum Christum: cui est gloria et imperium in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. (aiōn g165)
If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)
12 Carissimi, nolite peregrinari in fervore, qui ad tentationem vobis fit, quasi novi aliquid vobis contingat:
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
13 sed communicantes Christi passionibus gaudete, ut et in revelatione gloriæ ejus gaudeatis exsultantes.
But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
14 Si exprobramini in nomine Christi, beati eritis: quoniam quod est honoris, gloriæ, et virtutis Dei, et qui est ejus Spiritus, super vos requiescit.
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
15 Nemo autem vestrum patiatur ut homicida, aut fur, aut maledicus, aut alienorum appetitor.
Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.
16 Si autem ut christianus, non erubescat: glorificet autem Deum in isto nomine:
But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.
17 quoniam tempus est ut incipiat judicium a domo Dei. Si autem primum a nobis, quis finis eorum, qui non credunt Dei Evangelio?
For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?
18 et si justus vix salvabitur, impius et peccator ubi parebunt?
And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”
19 Itaque et hi, qui patiuntur secundum voluntatem Dei, fideli Creatori commendent animas suas in benefactis.
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
