1 Peter 4

1 Christ therefore having suffered in the flesh, be you also armed with the same thought: for he that hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sins:

Christ, then, having suffered for us in [the] flesh, do ye also arm yourselves with the same mind; for he that has suffered in [the] flesh has done with sin,

2 That now he may live the rest of his time in the flesh, not after the desires of men, but according to the will of God.

no longer to live the rest of [his] time in [the] flesh to men's lusts, but to God's will.

3 For the time past is sufficient to have fulfilled the will of the Gentiles, for them who have walked in riotousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and unlawful worshipping of idols.

For the time past [is] sufficient [for us] to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, walking in lasciviousness, lusts, wine-drinking, revels, drinkings, and unhallowed idolatries.

4 Wherein they think it strange, that you run not with them into the same confusion of riotousness, speaking evil of you.

Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with [them] to the same sink of corruption, speaking injuriously [of you];

5 Who shall render account to him, who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

who shall render account to him who is ready to judge [the] living and [the] dead.

6 For, for this cause was the gospel preached also to the dead: that they might be judged indeed according to men, in the flesh; but may live according to God, in the Spirit.

For to this [end] were the glad tidings preached to [the] dead also, that they might be judged, as regards men, after [the] flesh, but live, as regards God, after [the] Spirit.

7 But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore, and watch in prayers.

But the end of all things is drawn nigh: be sober therefore, and be watchful unto prayers;

8 But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.

but before all things having fervent love among yourselves, because love covers a multitude of sins;

9 Using hospitality one towards another, without murmuring,

hospitable one to another, without murmuring;

10 As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

each according as he has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of [the] various grace of God.

11 If any man speak, let him speak, as the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it, as of the power, which God administereth: that in all things God may be honoured through Jesus Christ: to whom is glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen. (aiōn g165)

If any one speak — as oracles of God; if any one minister — as of strength which God supplies; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the might for the ages of ages. Amen. (aiōn g165)

12 Dearly beloved, think not strange the burning heat which is to try you, as if some new thing happened to you;

Beloved, take not [as] strange the fire [of persecution] which has taken place amongst you for [your] trial, as if a strange thing was happening to you;

13 But if you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice that when his glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

but as ye have share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that in the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exultation.

14 If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory, and power of God, and that which is his Spirit, resteth upon you.

If ye are reproached in [the] name of Christ, blessed [are ye]; for the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God rests upon you: [on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.]

15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a railer, or a coveter of other men’s things.

Let none of you suffer indeed as murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or as overseer of other people's matters;

16 But if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.

but if as a christian, let him not be ashamed, but glorify God in this name.

17 For the time is, that judgment should begin at the house of God. And if first at us, what shall be the end of them that believe not the gospel of God?

For the time of having the judgment begin from the house of God [is come]; but if first from us, what [shall be] the end of those who obey not the glad tidings of God?

18 And if the just man shall scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

And if the righteous is difficultly saved, where shall the impious and [the] sinner appear?

19 Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God, commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator.

Wherefore also let them who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing to a faithful Creator.