For we have spent enough of our past [a]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 (A)to judge the living and the dead. For this reason (B)the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but (C)live according to God in the spirit.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 4:3 NU time

Bible Gateway Recommends