Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:

Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

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)

Då nu Kristus har lidit till köttet, så väpnen ock I eder med samma sinne; ty den som har lidit till köttet har icke längre något att skaffa med synd.

Och leven sedan, under den tid som återstår eder här i köttet, icke mer efter människors onda begärelser, utan efter Guds vilja.

Ty det är nog, att I under den framfarna tiden haven gjort hedningarnas vilja och levat i lösaktighet och onda begärelser, i fylleri, vilt leverne och dryckenskap och i allahanda skamlig avgudadyrkan,

varför de ock förundra sig och smäda eder, då I nu icke löpen med till samma liderlighetens pöl.

Men de skola göra räkenskap inför honom som är redo att döma levande och döda.

Ty att evangelium blev förkunnat jämväl för döda, det skedde, för att dessa, om de än till köttet blevo dömda, såsom alla människor dömas, likväl till anden skulle få leva, så som Gud lever

Men änden på allting är nu nära. Varen alltså besinningsfulla och nyktra, så att I kunnen bedja.

Och varen framför allt uthålliga i eder kärlek till varandra, ty »kärleken överskyler en myckenhet av synder».

Varen gästvänliga mot varandra utan knot,

10 och tjänen varandra, var och en med den nådegåva han har undfått, såsom goda förvaltare av Guds mångfaldiga nåd.

11 Om någon talar, så vare hans tal i enlighet med Guds ord, om någon har en tjänst, så sköte han den efter måttet av den kraft som Gud förlänar, så att Gud i allt bliver ärad genom Jesus Kristus. Honom tillhör äran och väldet i evigheternas evigheter, amen.

12 Mina älskade, förundren eder icke över den luttringseld som är tänd bland eder, och som I till eder prövning måsten genomgå, och menen icke att därmed något förunderligt vederfares eder;

13 utan ju mer I fån dela Kristi lidanden, dess mer mån I glädja eder, för att I ock mån kunna glädjas och fröjda eder vid hans härlighets uppenbarelse.

14 Saliga ären I, om I för Kristi namns skull bliven smädade, ty härlighetens Ande, Guds Ande, vilar då över eder.

15 Det må nämligen icke ske, att någon av eder får lida såsom dråpare eller tjuv eller illgärningsman, eller därför att han blandar sig i vad honom icke vidkommer.

16 Men om någon får lida för att han är en kristen, då må han icke blygas, utan prisa Gud för detta namns skull.

17 Ty tiden är inne att domen skall begynna, och det på Guds hus; men om begynnelsen sker med oss, vad bliver då änden för dem som icke hörsamma Guds evangelium?

18 Och om den rättfärdige med knapp nöd bliver frälst, »huru skall det då gå den ogudaktige och syndaren?»

19 Alltså, de som efter Guds vilja få lida, de må anbefalla sina själar åt sin trofaste Skapare, allt under det att de göra vad gott är.