1 Peter 4:7-19

English Standard Version

^7 (A)The end of all things is at hand; therefore ^(B)be self-controlled and sober-minded ^(C)for the sake of your prayers. ⁸ Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since ^(D)love covers a multitude of sins. ^9 (E)Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. ^10 (F)As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, ^(G)as good stewards of God's varied grace: ¹¹ whoever speaks, as one who speaks ^(H)oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves ^(I)by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything ^(J)God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. ^(K)To him belong glory and ^(L)dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Suffering as a Christian

¹² Beloved, do not be surprised at ^(M)the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. ¹³ But rejoice ^(N)insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad ^(O)when his glory is revealed. ^14 (P)If you are insulted ^(Q)for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory^[a] and of God rests upon you. ¹⁵ But ^(R)let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or ^(S)as a meddler. ¹⁶ Yet ^(T)if anyone suffers as a ^(U)Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God ^(V)in that name. ¹⁷ For it is time for judgment ^(W)to begin at the household of God; and ^(X)if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who ^(Y)do not obey the gospel of God? ¹⁸ And

¹⁹ Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will ^(AA)entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.