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要有受苦的心志

基督既然在肉身受过苦,你们也应当以同样的心志装备自己(因为在肉身受过苦的,就已经与罪断绝了), 好叫你们不再随从人的私欲,只顺从 神的旨意,在世上度余下的光阴。 因为你们过去随从教外人的心意,行邪淫、私欲、醉酒、荒宴、狂饮和可憎拜偶像的事,时候已经够了。 他们见你们不再与他们同奔那纵情放荡的路,就觉得奇怪,毁谤你们。 他们必要向那位预备要审判活人死人的主交帐。 因此,那些死人也曾有福音传给他们,好使他们的肉体受了人要受的审判,他们的灵却靠 神活着。

按照恩赐彼此服事

万物的结局近了,所以你们要谨慎警醒地祷告。 最重要的是要彼此切实相爱,因为爱能遮盖许多的罪。 你们要互相接待,不发怨言。 10 你们要作 神各样恩赐的好管家,各人照着所领受的恩赐彼此服事。 11 讲道的,应当按着 神的圣言讲;服事的,应当按着 神所赐的力量服事,为要在一切事上,使 神藉耶稣基督得荣耀。荣耀、权能都是他的,直到永永远远。阿们。

为基督受苦的有福了

12 亲爱的,有火炼的试验临到你们,不要以为奇怪,好象是遭遇非常的事, 13 倒要欢喜,因为你们既然在基督的受苦上有分,就在他荣耀显现的时候,可以欢喜快乐。 14 你们要是为基督的名受辱骂,就有福了!因为 神荣耀的灵,住在你们身上。 15 你们中间不可有人因为杀人、或偷窃、或行恶、或好管闲事而受苦。 16 如果因为作基督徒而受苦,不要以为羞耻,倒要借着这名字荣耀 神。 17 因为审判从 神的家开始,就在这时候了。如果先从我们起头,那不信从 神福音的人,结局将要怎样呢?

18 “如果义人仅仅得救,

不敬虔和犯罪的人,又会变成怎样呢(“不敬虔和犯罪的人,又会变成怎样呢?”直译作“不敬虔的人和犯罪的人将出现在何处呢?”)?”

19 所以那顺着 神的旨意而受苦的人,要继续地行善,把自己的生命交托那信实的创造者。

Christ’s Example to Be Followed

Therefore, since Christ suffered [a]for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, (A)but for the will of God. For we have spent enough of our past [b]lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. They will give an account to Him who is ready (B)to judge the living and the dead. For this reason (C)the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but (D)live according to God in the spirit.

Serving for God’s Glory

But (E)the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for (F)“love will cover a multitude of sins.” (G)Be hospitable to one another (H)without grumbling. 10 (I)As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, (J)as good stewards of (K)the manifold grace of God. 11 (L)If anyone speaks, let him speak as the [c]oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that (M)in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the [d]dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Suffering for God’s Glory

12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice (N)to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that (O)when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are [e]reproached for the name of Christ, (P)blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. [f]On their part He is blasphemed, (Q)but on your part He is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a [g]busybody in other people’s matters. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this [h]matter.

17 For the time has come (R)for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, (S)what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 Now

(T)“If the righteous one is scarcely saved,
Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?”

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God (U)commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 4:1 NU omits for us
  2. 1 Peter 4:3 NU time
  3. 1 Peter 4:11 utterances
  4. 1 Peter 4:11 sovereignty
  5. 1 Peter 4:14 insulted or reviled
  6. 1 Peter 4:14 NU omits the rest of v. 14.
  7. 1 Peter 4:15 meddler
  8. 1 Peter 4:16 NU name

Living for God

Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body,(A) arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.(B) As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires,(C) but rather for the will of God. For you have spent enough time in the past(D) doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.(E) They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.(F) But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.(G) For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead,(H) so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.

The end of all things is near.(I) Therefore be alert and of sober mind(J) so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply,(K) because love covers over a multitude of sins.(L) Offer hospitality(M) to one another without grumbling.(N) 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,(O) as faithful(P) 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.(Q) If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,(R) so that in all things God may be praised(S) through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.(T)

Suffering for Being a Christian

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(U) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice(V) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,(W) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.(X) 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ,(Y) you are blessed,(Z) for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.(AA) 17 For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household;(AB) and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?(AC) 18 And,

“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
    what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”[a](AD)

19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will(AE) should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 4:18 Prov. 11:31 (see Septuagint)