1 Peter 4
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v1
Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind; for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
v2
that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.
v3
For we have spent enough of our past time doing the desire of the Gentiles, and having walked in lewdness, lusts, drunken binges, orgies, carousings, and abominable idolatries.
v4
They think it is strange that you donโt run with them into the same excess of riot, blaspheming.
v5
They will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
v6
For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.
v7
But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
v8
And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.
v9
Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
v10
As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
v11
If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
v12
Beloved, donโt be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.
v13
But because you are partakers of Christโs sufferings, rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.
v14
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.
v15
For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other menโs matters.
v16
But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.
v17
For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God. If it begins first with us, what will happen to those who donโt obey the Good News of God?
v18
โIf it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner?โ
v19
Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator.