1 Peter 4:10-12
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
10 as each received a grace-gift, ministering it to each other as good stewards[a] of the diversified grace of God— 11 if anyone speaks, as speaking oracles[b] of God; if anyone serves, as serving by strength which God supplies— in order that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ, to Whom is the glory and the dominion forever and ever, amen.
Beloved, Be Rejoicing To Share In The Sufferings of Christ
12 Beloved, do not be thinking-strange the fiery[c] suffering among you coming upon you for a trial[d], as-though a strange thing were happening to you,
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- 1 Peter 4:10 Or, managers, administrators.
- 1 Peter 4:11 Or, sayings, pronouncements, declarations.
- 1 Peter 4:12 That is, painful, intense.
- 1 Peter 4:12 Or, test.
1 Peter 4:10-12
New International Version
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,(A) as faithful(B) stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.(C) If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,(D) so that in all things God may be praised(E) through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.(F)
Suffering for Being a Christian
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(G) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
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