1 Peter 4 : King James Version
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4 1Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in
the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that
hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2That he
no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts
of men, but to the will of God. 3For the time past of our
life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when
we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings,
banquetings, and abominable idolatries: 4Wherein they
think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of
riot, speaking evil of you: 5Who shall give account to
him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. 6For
for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead,
that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live
according to God in the spirit. 7But the end of all
things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
8And above all things have fervent charity among
yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9Use
hospitality one to another without grudging. 10As every
man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to
another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11If
any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man
minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God
in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be
praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 12Beloved,
think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you,
as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13But
rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that,
when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding
joy. 14If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy
are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on
their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a
thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be
ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. 17For
the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and
if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not
the gospel of God? 18And if the righteous scarcely be
saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19Wherefore
let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping
of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.