Living for God

Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body has finished with sin. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do – living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you. But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, 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.

The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful 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. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Suffering for being a Christian

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, 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. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And,

‘If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
    what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?’[a]

19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 4:18 Prov. 11:31 (see Septuagint)

Living for God

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) 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. 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) They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.(F) But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.(G) 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.

The end of all things is near.(I) Therefore be alert and of sober mind(J) so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply,(K) because love covers over a multitude of sins.(L) 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. 1 Peter 4:18 Prov. 11:31 (see Septuagint)

Vivendo para Deus

Uma vez que Cristo padeceu fisicamente por nós, também devem estar dispostos a sofrer, porque aquele que sofreu no seu corpo, rompeu com o pecado. Não devem gastar o resto da vossa vida terrena andando atrás de desejos meramente humanos, mas devem desejar fazer a vontade de Deus. Bem basta que no passado tenham seguido o estilo de vida dos gentios: o comportamento sexual libertino, o deboche, a embriaguez, as orgias, os vícios, as abomináveis idolatrias.

Eles estranham que já não acompanhem com eles na mesma corrida desenfreada de dissolução e injuriam-vos. Mas terão de dar contas ao juiz de todos, dos vivos e dos mortos. Por isso, as boas novas foram pregadas mesmo aos que morreram, para que, ainda que os seus corpos tivessem recebido a sentença da morte, como toda a gente, os seus espíritos vivessem segundo o juízo de Deus.

O fim de todas as coisas aproxima-se. Portanto sejam sóbrios, vigiando, para que possam orar. E acima de tudo continuem a mostrar um intenso amor uns pelos outros, porque o amor cobre uma imensidão de pecados. Abram, sem se queixarem, as portas do vosso lar aos que precisarem.

10 Deus deu dons a cada um de vocês. Certifiquem-se de que utilizam com sabedoria a variedade de bênçãos de Deus, para servir os outros. 11 Alguém é chamado a falar em público? Que o faça como se Deus mesmo falasse por ele. Alguém é chamado a prestar serviços aos outros? Que o faça com as forças que Deus lhe concede, para que Deus seja glorificado em tudo, por meio de Jesus Cristo. A ele seja dada a glória e o poder para todo o sempre. Que assim seja!

Sofrendo como cristãos

12 Queridos amigos, não se admirem quando vierem a passar por provas ardentes como se algo de estranho vos sucedesse. 13 Pelo contrário, alegrem-se por essas provações vos tornarem companheiros de Cristo nos seus sofrimentos; depois terão o gozo e o privilégio de participar na manifestação da sua glória.

14 Considerem-se felizes se são insultados por serem cristãos, porque o glorioso Espírito de Deus repousa sobre vocês. 15 Que ninguém padeça por homicídio ou roubo ou desacato, ou por se meter na vida dos outros. 16 Mas sofrer por ser cristão não é, de forma alguma, uma vergonha. Glorifiquem a Deus por isso! 17 Chegou o tempo do julgamento, e ele deve começar pela casa de Deus. E se até os crentes devem ser julgados, que terrível destino aguarda aqueles que nunca creram nas boas novas de Deus! 18 Como diz a Escritura:

“Se os justos se salvam à justa,
que será dos ímpios e pecadores?”

19 Portanto, se estiverem a sofrer de acordo com a vontade de Deus, continuem a fazer o que é justo, entregando-vos ao Deus criador, digno da nossa confiança.