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 for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind; for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
2 Ut iam non desideriis hominum, sed voluntati Dei, quod reliquum est in carne vivat temporis.
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.
3 Sufficit enim praeteritum tempus ad voluntatem Gentium consummandam his, qui ambulaverunt in luxuriis, desideriis, vinolentiis, comessationibus, potationibus ebrietatibus, et illicitis idolorum cultibus.
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.
4 In quo admirantur non concurrentibus vobis in eamdem luxuriae confusionem, blasphemantes.
They think it is strange that you don’t run with them into the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you.
5 Qui reddent rationem ei, qui paratus est iudicare vivos et mortuos.
They will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6 Propter hoc enim et mortuis evangelizatum est: ut iudicentur quidem secundum homines in carne, vivant autem secundum Deum in Spiritu.
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.
7 Omnium autem finis appropinquavit. Estote itaque prudentes, et vigilate in orationibus.
But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
8 Ante omnia autem, mutuam in vobismetipsis charitatem continuam habentes: quia charitas operit multitudinem peccatorum.
And above all things be earnest in your love amongst yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.
9 Hospitales invicem sine murmuratione:
Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
10 Unusquisque, sicut accepit gratiam, in alterutrum illam administrantes, sicut boni dispensatores multiformis gratiae Dei.
As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
11 Si quis loquitur, quasi sermones Dei: si quis ministrat, tamquam ex virtute, quam administrat Deus: ut in omnibus honorificetur Deus per Iesum Christum: cui est gloria, et imperium in saecula saeculorum: Amen. (aiōn g165)
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. (aiōn g165)
12 Charissimi, nolite peregrinari in fervore, qui ad tentationem vobis fit, quasi novi aliquid vobis contingat:
Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.
13 sed communicantes Christi passionibus gaudete, ut et in revelatione gloriae eius gaudeatis exultantes.
But because you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.
14 Si exprobramini in nomine Christi, beati eritis: quoniam quod est honoris, gloriae, et virtutis Dei, et qui est eius 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. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.
15 Nemo autem vestrum patiatur ut homicida, aut fur, aut maledicus, aut alienorum appetitor.
But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other men’s matters.
16 Si autem ut Christianus, non erubescat: glorificet autem Deum in isto nomine.
But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.
17 quoniam tempus est ut incipiat iudicium a domo Dei. Si autem primum a nobis: quis finis eorum, qui non credunt Dei Evangelio?
For the time has come for judgement to begin with the household of God. If it begins first with us, what will happen to those who don’t obey the Good News of God?
18 Et si iustus quidem vix salvabitur, impius, et peccator ubi parebunt?
“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner?”
19 Itaque et hi, qui patiuntur secundum voluntatem Dei, fideli Creatori commendent animas suas in benefactis.
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.
