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 Pedro 4
La Palabra (España)
Romper con una vida de pecado
4 Si Cristo padeció en su cuerpo, haceos a la idea de que también vosotros tenéis que padecer, pues el que está sufriendo corporalmente se supone que ha roto con el pecado 2 para vivir el resto de su vida mortal conforme a la voluntad de Dios y no conforme a las pasiones humanas. 3 Porque bastante tiempo habéis pasado ya viviendo al estilo de los paganos, es decir, entregados al desenfreno y a la liviandad, a crápulas, orgías, borracheras y abominables cultos idolátricos. 4 Ahora, ellos se extrañan y os insultan porque no os lanzáis junto con ellos a ese torrente desbordado de lujuria. 5 Pero tendrán que rendir cuentas al que está preparado para juzgar a vivos y muertos. 6 Por eso precisamente, también a los que ya murieron se les anunció el mensaje de salvación, a fin de que, juzgados como mortales, obtengan de Dios la vida del espíritu.
Administradores fieles
7 Se aproxima el final de todas las cosas. Sed, por tanto, juiciosos y sobrios, para que podáis dedicaros a la oración. 8 Ante todo, amaos entrañablemente unos a otros, pues el amor alcanza el perdón de los pecados por muchos que sean. 9 Practicad de buen grado la hospitalidad mutua. 10 Que todos, como buenos administradores de los múltiples dones de Dios, pongan al servicio de los demás el don que recibieron. 11 El que habla, que comunique palabra de Dios; el que presta un servicio, hágalo consciente de que es Dios quien le da las fuerzas. Así, en todo lo que hagáis, Dios resultará glorificado por medio de Jesucristo, a quien pertenecen la gloria y el poder por siempre y para siempre. Amén.
Compartiendo los sufrimientos de Cristo
12 Queridos, no os asombre como algo inesperado la tremenda prueba desatada contra vosotros. 13 Alegraos, más bien, de compartir los sufrimientos de Cristo, para que el día de su gloriosa manifestación también vosotros saltéis de júbilo. 14 Dichosos si sois ultrajados por seguir a Cristo; eso quiere decir que el Espíritu glorioso de Dios alienta en vosotros. 15 Que ninguno de vosotros tenga que sufrir por asesino, ladrón, malhechor o entrometido. 16 Pero si es por ser cristiano, que no se avergüence, sino que alabe a Dios por llevar ese nombre. 17 Porque ha llegado el tiempo del juicio, que ha de comenzar por el mismo pueblo de Dios. Y si comienza por nosotros, ¿qué pueden esperar los que se niegan a aceptar el evangelio de Dios? 18 Pues si el bueno a duras penas se salva, ¿qué suerte correrán el impío y el pecador? 19 Así que, incluso los que sufren en conformidad con la voluntad divina, deben confiarse a la fidelidad del Creador, sin dejar de hacer el bien.
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
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