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1 Peter 4
New Testament for Everyone
1 Peter 4
New Testament for Everyone
Transformed living
4 So, then, just as the Messiah suffered in the flesh, you too must equip yourselves with the same mental armor. Someone who suffers in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live the rest of their mortal life no longer according to human desires but according to God’s will. 3 Pagan ways of life have had quite enough of your time already, and you should put all that behind you for good—all that uncleanness, passion, drunkenness, excessive feasting, drinking-parties and lawless idolatry. 4 People are shocked that you don’t now join in with the same wild and reckless behavior, and so they call down curses on you. 5 But they will have to account for it before the one who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 That is why, you see, the gospel was preached even to the dead, so that, being judged in human fashion, in the flesh, they might live in God’s fashion, in the spirit.
7 The end of all things is upon us. You must keep sober, then, and self-disciplined for your prayers. 8 Above all, keep absolutely firm in your love for one another, because “love covers a multitude of sins.” 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaining. 10 Just as each of you has received a gift, so you should use it for ministry one to another, as good stewards of God’s many-sided grace. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as speaking God’s oracles. If anyone ministers, they should do it as in the strength which God grants, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus the Messiah, to whom be glory and power forever and ever. Amen.
Sharing the Messiah’s sufferings
12 Beloved, don’t be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is coming upon you to test you, as though this were some strange thing that was happening to you. 13 Rather, celebrate! You are sharing the sufferings of the Messiah. Then, when his glory is revealed, you will celebrate with real, exuberant joy. 14 If you are abused because of the name of the Messiah, you are blessed by God, because the spirit of glory and of God is resting upon you. 15 None of you, of course, should suffer as a murderer or thief or evildoer, or even as a busybody. 16 But if you suffer as a Christian, don’t be ashamed; rather, give God the glory for that name! 17 The time has come, you see, for judgment to begin at God’s own household. And if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel? 18 And if the righteous person is scarcely saved, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19 So also those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their whole lives to the faithful creator by doing what is good.
1 Pedro 4
Nueva Versión Internacional (Castilian)
1 Pedro 4
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Viviendo el ejemplo de Cristo
4 Por tanto, ya que Cristo sufrió en el cuerpo, asumid también vosotros la misma actitud; porque el que ha sufrido en el cuerpo ha roto con el pecado, 2 para vivir el resto de su vida terrenal no satisfaciendo sus pasiones humanas, sino cumpliendo la voluntad de Dios. 3 Pues ya basta con el tiempo que habéis desperdiciado haciendo lo que agrada a los incrédulos,[a] entregados al desenfreno, a las pasiones, a las borracheras, a las orgías, a las parrandas y a las idolatrías abominables. 4 A ellos les parece extraño que vosotros ya no corráis con ellos en ese mismo desbordamiento de inmoralidad, y por eso os insultan. 5 Pero ellos tendrán que rendirle cuentas a aquel que está preparado para juzgar a los vivos y a los muertos. 6 Por esto también se les predicó el evangelio aun a los muertos, para que, a pesar de haber sido juzgados según criterios humanos en lo que atañe al cuerpo, vivan conforme a Dios en lo que atañe al espíritu.[b]
7 Ya se acerca el fin de todas las cosas. Así que, para orar bien, manteneos sobrios y con la mente despejada. 8 Sobre todo, amaos los unos a los otros profundamente, porque el amor cubre multitud de pecados. 9 Practicad la hospitalidad entre vosotros sin quejaros. 10 Cada uno ponga al servicio de los demás el don que haya recibido, administrando fielmente la gracia de Dios en sus diversas formas. 11 El que habla, hágalo como quien expresa las palabras mismas de Dios; el que presta algún servicio, hágalo como quien tiene el poder de Dios. Así Dios será en todo alabado por medio de Jesucristo, a quien sea la gloria y el poder por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.
Sufriendo por seguir a Cristo
12 Queridos hermanos, no os extrañéis del fuego de la prueba que estáis soportando, como si fuera algo insólito. 13 Al contrario, alegraos de tener parte en los sufrimientos de Cristo, para que también sea inmensa vuestra alegría cuando se revele la gloria de Cristo. 14 Dichosos vosotros, si os insultan por causa del nombre de Cristo, porque el glorioso Espíritu de Dios reposa sobre vosotros. 15 Que ninguno tenga que sufrir por asesino, ladrón o delincuente, ni siquiera por entrometido. 16 Pero, si alguien sufre por ser cristiano, que no se avergüence, sino que alabe a Dios por llevar el nombre de Cristo. 17 Porque es tiempo de que el juicio comience por la familia de Dios; y, si comienza por nosotros, ¡cuál no será el fin de los que se rebelan contra el evangelio de Dios!
18 «Si el justo a duras penas se salva,
¿qué será del impío y del pecador?»[c]
19 Así pues, los que sufrís según la voluntad de Dios, entregaos a vuestro fiel creador y seguid practicando el bien.
1 Peter 4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Peter 4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Good Stewards of God’s Grace
4 Since, therefore, Christ suffered in the flesh,[a] arm yourselves also with the same intention (for whoever has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin),(A) 2 so as to live for the rest of your time in the flesh no longer by human desires but by the will of God.(B) 3 You have already spent enough time in doing what the gentiles like to do, living in debauchery, passions, drunkenness, revels, carousing, and lawless idolatry.(C) 4 They are surprised that you no longer join them in the same excesses of dissipation, and so they blaspheme.[b](D) 5 But they will have to give an accounting to him who stands ready to judge the living and the dead.(E) 6 For this is the reason the gospel was proclaimed even to the dead, so that, though they had been judged in the flesh as everyone is judged, they might live in the spirit as God does.
7 The end of all things is near;[c] therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers.(F) 8 Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.(G) 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaining. 10 Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.(H) 11 Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.(I)
Suffering as a Christian
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.(J) 14 If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory,[d] which is the Spirit of God,[e] is resting on you.[f](K) 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, a criminal, or even as a mischief maker.[g](L) 16 Yet if any of you suffers as a Christian, do not consider it a disgrace, but glorify God because you bear this name.[h] 17 For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God; if it begins with us, what will be the end for those who do not obey the gospel of God?(M) 18 And
“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”
19 Therefore, let those suffering in accordance with God’s will entrust their lives to a faithful Creator, while continuing to do good.
Footnotes
- 4.1 Other ancient authorities add for us or for you
- 4.4 Or they malign you
- 4.7 Or is at hand
- 4.14 Other ancient authorities add and of power
- 4.14 Or spirit of glory and of God
- 4.14 Other ancient authorities add On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified
- 4.15 Meaning of Gk uncertain
- 4.16 Other ancient authorities read in this respect
1 Peter 4
New International Version
1 Peter 4
New International Version
Living for God
4 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) 2 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. 3 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) 4 They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.(F) 5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.(G) 6 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.
7 The end of all things is near.(I) Therefore be alert and of sober mind(J) so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply,(K) because love covers over a multitude of sins.(L) 9 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 Peter 4:18 Prov. 11:31 (see Septuagint)
1 Peter 4
King James Version
1 Peter 4
King James Version
4 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;
2 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.
3 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:
4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:
5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
6 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.
7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
9 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.
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