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?
彼 得 前 書 4
Chinese Union Version (Simplified)
4 基 督 既 在 肉 身 受 苦 ， 你 们 也 当 将 这 样 的 心 志 作 为 兵 器 ， 因 为 在 肉 身 受 过 苦 的 ， 就 已 经 与 罪 断 绝 了 。
2 你 们 存 这 样 的 心 ， 从 今 以 後 就 可 以 不 从 人 的 情 欲 ， 只 从 神 的 旨 意 在 世 度 馀 下 的 光 阴 。
3 因 为 往 日 随 从 外 邦 人 的 心 意 行 邪 淫 、 恶 欲 、 醉 酒 、 荒 宴 、 群 饮 ， 并 可 恶 拜 偶 像 的 事 ， 时 候 已 经 够 了 。
4 他 们 在 这 些 事 上 ， 见 你 们 不 与 他 们 同 奔 那 放 荡 无 度 的 路 ， 就 以 为 怪 ， 毁 谤 你 们 。
5 他 们 必 在 那 将 要 审 判 活 人 死 人 的 主 面 前 交 账 。
6 为 此 ， 就 是 死 人 也 曾 有 福 音 传 给 他 们 ， 要 叫 他 们 的 肉 体 按 着 人 受 审 判 ， 他 们 的 灵 性 却 靠 神 活 着 。
7 万 物 的 结 局 近 了 。 所 以 ， 你 们 要 谨 慎 自 守 ， 儆 醒 祷 告 。
8 最 要 紧 的 是 彼 此 切 实 相 爱 ， 因 为 爱 能 遮 掩 许 多 的 罪 。
9 你 们 要 互 相 款 待 ， 不 发 怨 言 。
10 各 人 要 照 所 得 的 恩 赐 彼 此 服 事 ， 作 神 百 般 恩 赐 的 好 管 家 。
11 若 有 讲 道 的 ， 要 按 着 神 的 圣 言 讲 ； 若 有 服 事 人 的 ， 要 按 着 神 所 赐 的 力 量 服 事 ， 叫 神 在 凡 事 上 因 耶 稣 基 督 得 荣 耀 。 原 来 荣 耀 、 权 能 都 是 他 的 ， 直 到 永 永 远 远 。 阿 们 ！
12 亲 爱 的 弟 兄 阿 ， 有 火 炼 的 试 验 临 到 你 们 ， 不 要 以 为 奇 怪 （ 似 乎 是 遭 遇 非 常 的 事 ） ，
13 倒 要 欢 喜 ； 因 为 你 们 是 与 基 督 一 同 受 苦 ， 使 你 们 在 他 荣 耀 显 现 的 时 候 ， 也 可 以 欢 喜 快 乐 。
14 你 们 若 为 基 督 的 名 受 辱 骂 ， 便 是 有 福 的 ； 因 为 神 荣 耀 的 灵 常 住 在 你 们 身 上 。
15 你 们 中 间 却 不 可 有 人 因 为 杀 人 、 偷 窃 、 作 恶 、 好 管 ? 事 而 受 苦 。
16 若 为 作 基 督 徒 受 苦 ， 却 不 要 羞 耻 ， 倒 要 因 这 名 归 荣 耀 给 神 。
17 因 为 时 候 到 了 ， 审 判 要 从 神 的 家 起 首 。 若 是 先 从 我 们 起 首 ， 那 不 信 从 神 福 音 的 人 将 有 何 等 的 结 局 呢 ？
18 若 是 义 人 仅 仅 得 救 ， 那 不 虔 敬 和 犯 罪 的 人 将 有 何 地 可 站 呢 ？
19 所 以 ， 那 照 神 旨 意 受 苦 的 人 要 一 心 为 善 ， 将 自 己 灵 魂 交 与 那 信 实 的 造 化 之 主 。
1 Peter 4
Names of God Bible
4 Since Christ has suffered physically, take the same attitude that he had. (A person who has suffered physically no longer sins.) 2 That way you won’t be guided by sinful human desires as you live the rest of your lives on earth. Instead, you will be guided by what God wants you to do. 3 You spent enough time in the past doing what unbelievers like to do. You were promiscuous, had sinful desires, got drunk, went to wild parties, and took part in the forbidden worship of false gods. 4 Unbelievers insult you now because they are surprised that you no longer join them in the same excesses of wild living. 5 They will give an account to the one who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 After all, the Good News was told to people like that, although they are now dead. It was told to them so that they could be judged like humans in their earthly lives and live like God in their spiritual lives.
7 The end of everything is near. Therefore, practice self-control, and keep your minds clear so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other warmly, because love covers many sins. 9 Welcome each other as guests without complaining. 10 Each of you as a good manager must use the gift that God has given you to serve others. 11 Whoever speaks must speak God’s words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength God supplies so that in every way God receives glory through Yeshua Christ. Glory and power belong to Yeshua Christ forever and ever! Amen.
Share Christ’s Sufferings
12 Dear friends, don’t be surprised by the fiery troubles that are coming in order to test you. Don’t feel as though something strange is happening to you, 13 but be happy as you share Christ’s sufferings. Then you will also be full of joy when he appears again in his glory. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory—the Spirit of God—is resting on you.
15 If you suffer, you shouldn’t suffer for being a murderer, thief, criminal, or troublemaker. 16 If you suffer for being a Christian, don’t feel ashamed, but praise God for being called that name. 17 The time has come for the judgment to begin, and it will begin with God’s family. If it starts with us, what will be the end for those who refuse to obey the Good News of God? 18 If it’s hard for the person who has God’s approval to be saved, what will happen to the godless sinner? 19 Those who suffer because that is God’s will for them must entrust themselves to a faithful creator and continue to do what is good.
The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025.
The Names of God Bible (without notes) © 2011 by Baker Publishing Group.