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1 Peter 4:10-12
New English Translation
1 Peter 4:10-12
New English Translation
10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another[a] as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 11 Whoever speaks, let it be with[b] God’s words.[c] Whoever serves, do so with the strength[d] that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong[e] the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
12 Dear friends, do not be astonished[f] that a trial by fire is occurring among you,[g] as though something strange were happening to you.
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- 1 Peter 4:10 tn Grk “serving it to one another.” The primary verb is a participle but it continues the sense of command from v. 7.
- 1 Peter 4:11 tn Grk “if anyone speaks—as God’s words.”
- 1 Peter 4:11 tn Or “oracles.”
- 1 Peter 4:11 tn Grk “if anyone serves—with strength…”
- 1 Peter 4:11 tn Grk “is/are.”
- 1 Peter 4:12 tn Or “do not be surprised, taken aback.” The same verb occurs in 4:4.
- 1 Peter 4:12 tn Grk “at the burning among you, occurring to you for testing.”
1 Peter 4:10-12
New International Version
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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