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Vivir para Dios

Por lo tanto, ya que Cristo sufrió dolor en su cuerpo, ustedes prepárense, adoptando la misma actitud que tuvo él y estén listos para sufrir también. Pues, si han sufrido físicamente por Cristo, han terminado con el pecado.[a] No pasarán el resto de la vida siguiendo sus propios deseos, sino que estarán ansiosos de hacer la voluntad de Dios. En el pasado, han tenido más que suficiente de las cosas perversas que les gusta hacer a los que no tienen a Dios: inmoralidad y pasiones sexuales, parrandas, borracheras, fiestas desenfrenadas y abominable adoración a ídolos.

No es de extrañarse que sus amigos de la vieja vida se sorprendan de que ustedes ya no participan en las cosas destructivas y descontroladas que ellos hacen. Por eso los calumnian, pero recuerden que ellos tendrán que enfrentarse con Dios, quien está listo para juzgar a todos, tanto a vivos como a muertos. Por esta razón, la Buena Noticia fue predicada a los que ahora están muertos;[b] aunque fueron destinados a morir como toda la gente,[c] ahora vivirán para siempre con Dios en el Espíritu.[d]

El fin del mundo se acerca. Por consiguiente, sean serios y disciplinados en sus oraciones. Lo más importante de todo es que sigan demostrando profundo amor unos a otros, porque el amor cubre gran cantidad de pecados. Abran las puertas de su hogar con alegría al que necesite un plato de comida o un lugar donde dormir.

10 Dios, de su gran variedad de dones espirituales, les ha dado un don a cada uno de ustedes. Úsenlos bien para servirse los unos a los otros. 11 ¿Has recibido el don de hablar en público? Entonces, habla como si Dios mismo estuviera hablando por medio de ti. ¿Has recibido el don de ayudar a otros? Ayúdalos con toda la fuerza y la energía que Dios te da. Así, cada cosa que hagan traerá gloria a Dios por medio de Jesucristo. ¡A él sea toda la gloria y todo el poder por siempre y para siempre! Amén.

Sufrir por ser cristiano

12 Queridos amigos, no se sorprendan de las pruebas de fuego por las que están atravesando, como si algo extraño les sucediera. 13 En cambio, alégrense mucho, porque estas pruebas los hacen ser partícipes con Cristo de su sufrimiento, para que tengan la inmensa alegría de ver su gloria cuando sea revelada a todo el mundo.

14 Si los insultan porque llevan el nombre de Cristo, serán bendecidos, porque el glorioso Espíritu de Dios[e] reposa sobre ustedes.[f] 15 Sin embargo, si sufren, que no sea por matar, robar, causar problemas o entrometerse en asuntos ajenos. 16 En cambio, no es nada vergonzoso sufrir por ser cristianos. ¡Alaben a Dios por el privilegio de que los llamen por el nombre de Cristo! 17 Pues ha llegado el tiempo del juicio, y debe comenzar por la casa de Dios; y si el juicio comienza con nosotros, ¿qué terrible destino les espera a los que nunca obedecieron la Buena Noticia de Dios? 18 Además,

«Si los justos a duras penas se salvan,
    ¿qué será de los pecadores que viven sin Dios?»[g].

19 De modo que, si sufren de la manera que agrada a Dios, sigan haciendo lo correcto y confíenle su vida a Dios, quien los creó, pues él nunca les fallará.

Footnotes

  1. 4:1 O Pues el [o Aquel] que sufrió físicamente ha terminado con el pecado.
  2. 4:6a En griego predicada aun a los muertos.
  3. 4:6b O aunque la gente los había juzgado dignos de la muerte.
  4. 4:6c O en espíritu.
  5. 4:14a O porque la gloria de Dios, que es su Espíritu.
  6. 4:14b Algunos manuscritos agregan Por ellos él es blasfemado, pero por ustedes es glorificado.
  7. 4:18 Pr 11:31 (versión griega).

Christ’s Example to Be Followed

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, 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. 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. 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 (B)to judge the living and the dead. 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

But (E)the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for (F)“love will cover a multitude of sins.” (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. 1 Peter 4:1 NU omits for us
  2. 1 Peter 4:3 NU time
  3. 1 Peter 4:11 utterances
  4. 1 Peter 4:11 sovereignty
  5. 1 Peter 4:14 insulted or reviled
  6. 1 Peter 4:14 NU omits the rest of v. 14.
  7. 1 Peter 4:15 meddler
  8. 1 Peter 4:16 NU name

Stewards of God's Grace

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, (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. 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. 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; but they will give account to him who is ready (M)to judge the living and the dead. 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.

(O)The end of all things is at hand; therefore (P)be self-controlled and sober-minded (Q)for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since (R)love covers a multitude of sins. (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

(AN)“If the righteous is scarcely saved,
    what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”[c]

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

Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 4:1 Some manuscripts add for us; some for you
  2. 1 Peter 4:14 Some manuscripts insert and of power
  3. 1 Peter 4:18 Greek where will the ungodly and sinner appear?