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Proživjeti po volji Božjoj

Pošto je dakle Krist pretrpio u tijelu, i vi se naoružajte istom mišlju, jer tko je pretrpio u tijelu, prekinuo je s grijehom,[a] da se preostalo vrijeme u tijelu ne proživi više po ljudskim požudama, nego po volji Božjoj. Ta dosta je što ste u prošlome vremenu izvršavali volju pogana, vrludajući u razvratnostima, požudama, pijančevanjima, pijankama, opijanjima te u nedopuštenu idolopoklonstvu. Zbog toga su oni začuđeni što se i vi ne slijevate s njima u istu bujicu raspusnosti, te proklinju. Oni će polagati račun Onomu koji je već spreman suditi žive i mrtve. Doista, poradi toga Evanđelje je naviješteno i mrtvima kako bi, doduše, bili osuđeni po ljudsku, u tijelu - a živjeli po Bogu, u duhu. Blizu je pak svršetak svega. Budite dakle prisebni i trijezni u molitvama! Prije svega, imajte žarku ljubav jedni prema drugima, jer »ljubav pokriva mnoštvo grijeha«. Budite gostoljubivi jedni prema drugima bez mrmljanja. 10 Poslužujte jedni druge, svatko prema daru što ga je primio, kao dobri upravitelji raznolike milosti Božje. 11 Govori li tko, neka to bude kao da je riječima Božjim; poslužuje li tko, neka to bude kao snagom koju pribavlja Bog, kako bi se Bog proslavio u svemu, po Isusu Kristu, komu je slava i vlast u vijeke vjekova. Amen.

Trpjeti kao kršćanin

12 Ljubljeni, požaru koji se razbuktava među vama da vas iskuša ne čudite se kao čemu neobičnom što vam se događa, 13 nego se radujte kao da ste sudionici Kristovih patnji, kako biste radosno klicali pri otkrivenju njegove slave. 14 Pogrđuju li vas zbog imena Kristova, blaženi ste, jer Duh slave, Duh Božji, počiva na vama.[b] 15 Samo da nitko od vas ne trpi kao ubojica, ili kradljivac, ili zločinac, ili kao onaj koji se miješa u tuđe poslove. 16 Ako li pak trpi kao kršćanin, neka se ne stidi, nego neka slavi Boga zbog tog imena. 17 Jer vrijeme je da započne sud od doma Božjega; no ako li će najprije od vas, kakav će tek biti svršetak onih koji su neposlušni Božjem Evanđelju? 18 I »ako se pravednik jedva spasava, gdje li će se pojaviti bezbožnik i grješnik«? 19 Stoga neka i oni koji trpe po volji Božjoj dobročinjenjem povjere svoje duše vjernom Stvoritelju.

Footnotes

  1. 1Pt 4,1 Neki rukopisi iza »tijelu«, dodaju: »za nas«, a drugi: »za vas«.
  2. 1Pt 4,14 Neki rukopisi dodaju na kraju: »oni, doduše, hule na nj - ali vi ga proslavljate«.

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)