1 Peter 4
New King James Version
Christ’s Example to Be Followed
4 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, 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. 5 They will give an account to Him who is ready (B)to judge the living and the dead. 6 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
7 But (E)the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for (F)“love will cover a multitude of sins.” 9 (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 Peter 4:1 NU omits for us
- 1 Peter 4:3 NU time
- 1 Peter 4:11 utterances
- 1 Peter 4:11 sovereignty
- 1 Peter 4:14 insulted or reviled
- 1 Peter 4:14 NU omits the rest of v. 14.
- 1 Peter 4:15 meddler
- 1 Peter 4:16 NU name
1 Pedro 4
La Biblia de las Américas
Cómo quiere Dios que vivamos
4 Por tanto, puesto que Cristo ha padecido en la carne[a](A), armaos también vosotros con el mismo propósito(B), pues quien ha padecido en la carne[b](C) ha terminado con el pecado, 2 para vivir(D) el tiempo que le queda en la carne(E), no ya para las pasiones humanas, sino para la voluntad de Dios. 3 Porque el tiempo ya pasado(F) os es suficiente para haber hecho lo que agrada a los gentiles, habiendo andado en sensualidad, lujurias, borracheras, orgías, embriagueces y abominables[c] idolatrías(G). 4 Y en todo esto, se sorprenden de que no corráis con ellos en el mismo desenfreno de disolución(H), y os ultrajan(I); 5 pero ellos darán cuenta a aquel que está preparado para juzgar a los vivos y a los muertos(J). 6 Porque con este fin fue predicado[d] el evangelio aun a los muertos(K), para que aunque sean juzgados en la carne como hombres, vivan en el espíritu conforme a la voluntad de Dios.
El fin de todas las cosas y la conducta cristiana
7 Mas el fin de todas las cosas se acerca[e](L); sed pues prudentes y de espíritu sobrio(M) para la oración[f]. 8 Sobre todo, sed fervientes en vuestro amor los unos por los otros(N), pues el amor cubre multitud de pecados(O). 9 Sed hospitalarios los unos para con los otros(P), sin murmuraciones[g](Q). 10 Según cada uno ha recibido un don especial(R), úselo sirviéndoos los unos a los otros como buenos administradores de la multiforme gracia de Dios(S). 11 El que habla(T), que hable conforme a[h] las palabras de Dios(U); el que sirve[i], que lo haga por[j] la fortaleza que Dios da(V), para que en todo Dios sea glorificado mediante Jesucristo(W), a quien pertenecen la gloria y el dominio por los siglos de los siglos(X). Amén.
Sufriendo como cristianos
12 Amados(Y), no os sorprendáis del fuego de prueba(Z) que en medio de vosotros ha venido para probaros, como si alguna cosa extraña os estuviera aconteciendo; 13 antes bien, en la medida en que compartís los padecimientos de Cristo(AA), regocijaos, para que también en la revelación de su gloria(AB) os regocijéis con gran alegría(AC). 14 Si sois vituperados por[k] el nombre de Cristo(AD), dichosos sois(AE), pues el Espíritu de gloria y de Dios(AF) reposa sobre vosotros. [l]Ciertamente, por ellos Él es blasfemado, pero por vosotros es glorificado. 15 Que de ninguna manera sufra alguno de vosotros como homicida(AG), o ladrón, o malhechor, o por entrometido[m](AH). 16 Pero si alguno sufre como cristiano(AI), que no se avergüence, sino que como tal[n] glorifique a Dios(AJ). 17 Porque es tiempo de que el juicio comience(AK) por[o] la casa de Dios(AL); y si comienza por[p] nosotros primero(AM), ¿cuál será el fin de los que no obedecen(AN) al evangelio de Dios(AO)? 18 Y si el justo con dificultad se salva, ¿qué será del impío y del[q] pecador(AP)? 19 Por consiguiente, los que sufren conforme a la voluntad de Dios(AQ), encomienden sus almas al fiel Creador, haciendo el bien.
Footnotes
- 1 Pedro 4:1 I.e., ha sufrido la muerte
- 1 Pedro 4:1 I.e., ha sufrido la muerte
- 1 Pedro 4:3 Lit., e ilícitas
- 1 Pedro 4:6 O, anunciado
- 1 Pedro 4:7 Lit., se ha acercado
- 1 Pedro 4:7 Lit., las oraciones
- 1 Pedro 4:9 O, quejas
- 1 Pedro 4:11 O, como si fueran
- 1 Pedro 4:11 O, ministra
- 1 Pedro 4:11 Lit., de
- 1 Pedro 4:14 O, en
- 1 Pedro 4:14 Los mss. más antiguos no incluyen el resto del vers.
- 1 Pedro 4:15 Lit., uno que supervisa los asuntos de otro
- 1 Pedro 4:16 Lit., en ese nombre
- 1 Pedro 4:17 Lit., desde
- 1 Pedro 4:17 Lit., desde
- 1 Pedro 4:18 Lit., ¿dónde aparecerá el impío y el
1 Peter 4
English Standard Version
Stewards of God's Grace
4 Since therefore (A)Christ suffered in the flesh,[a] (B)arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for (C)whoever has suffered in the flesh (D)has ceased from sin, 2 (E)so as to live for (F)the rest of the time in the flesh (G)no longer for human passions but (H)for the will of God. 3 For the time that is past (I)suffices (J)for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of (K)debauchery, and (L)they malign you; 5 but they will give account to him who is ready (M)to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is why (N)the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.
7 (O)The end of all things is at hand; therefore (P)be self-controlled and sober-minded (Q)for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since (R)love covers a multitude of sins. 9 (S)Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 (T)As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, (U)as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks (V)oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves (W)by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything (X)God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. (Y)To him belong glory and (Z)dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Suffering as a Christian
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at (AA)the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice (AB)insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad (AC)when his glory is revealed. 14 (AD)If you are insulted (AE)for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory[b] and of God rests upon you. 15 But (AF)let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or (AG)as a meddler. 16 Yet (AH)if anyone suffers as a (AI)Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God (AJ)in that name. 17 For it is time for judgment (AK)to begin at the household of God; and (AL)if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who (AM)do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And
19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will (AO)entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 4:1 Some manuscripts add for us; some for you
- 1 Peter 4:14 Some manuscripts insert and of power
- 1 Peter 4:18 Greek where will the ungodly and sinner appear?
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