1 Peter 4:1-13 ▼

1 Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose—because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin—

2 so as to no longer live the rest of the time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.

3 For the time already past is sufficient for you to have worked out the desire of the Gentiles, having pursued a course of sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries.

4 In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excesses of dissipation, maligning you,

5 but they will give account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

6 For to this the gospel has been proclaimed even to those who are now dead, so that though they were judged in the flesh as men, they live in the spirit according to the will of God.

7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be of sound thinking and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

8 Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because LOVE COVERS A MULTITUDE OF SINS.

9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

10 As each one has received a gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God—

11 whoever speaks, as one speaking the oracles of God; whoever serves, as one serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and might forever and ever. Amen.

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you.

13 But to the degree you are sharing the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.