1 Peters 4
Det Norsk Bibelselskap 1930
4 Da nu Kristus har lidt i kjødet, så væbne og I eder med den samme tanke, at den som har lidt i kjødet, er ferdig med synden,
2 så I ikke lenger skal leve efter menneskers lyster, men efter Guds vilje, den tid I ennu skal være i kjødet.
3 For det er nok at I i den fremfarne livstid har gjort hedningenes vilje, idet I ferdedes i skamløshet, lyster, fyll, svir, drikk og skammelig avgudsdyrkelse;
4 derfor undrer de sig når I ikke renner med dem ut i den samme strøm av ryggesløshet, og spotter eder;
5 men de skal gjøre regnskap for ham som står ferdig til å dømme levende og døde.
6 For derfor blev evangeliet forkynt også for døde at de visstnok skulde dømmes som mennesker i kjødet, men leve således som Gud i ånden.
7 Men alle tings ende er kommet nær; vær derfor sindige og edrue så I kan bede,
8 og ha fremfor alle ting inderlig kjærlighet til hverandre! for kjærligheten skjuler en mangfoldighet av synder.
9 Vær gjestfrie mot hverandre uten knurr!
10 Efter som enhver har fått en nådegave, så tjen hverandre med den som gode husholdere over Guds mangehånde nåde:
11 om nogen taler, han tale som Guds ord; om nogen tjener i menigheten, han tjene som av den kraft Gud gir, forat Gud må æres i alle ting ved Jesus Kristus, han som æren og makten tilhører i all evighet. Amen.
12 I elskede! undre eder ikke over den ild som kommer over eder til prøvelse, som om det hendte eder noget underlig;
13 men i samme mon som I har del i Kristi lidelser, skal I glede eder, forat I også i hans herlighets åpenbarelse kan glede eder med jubel.
14 Om I hånes for Kristi navns skyld, er I salige, fordi herlighetens og Guds Ånd hviler over eder.
15 For ingen av eder må lide som morder eller tyv eller ugjerningsmann eller som en som blander sig i andres saker;
16 men lider han som kristen, da skal han ikke skamme sig, men prise Gud for dette navn.
17 For det er nu tiden da dommen skal begynne med Guds hus; men begynner det med oss, hvad blir da enden for dem som ikke vil tro Guds evangelium?
18 Og blir den rettferdige vanskelig frelst, hvor skal det da bli av den ugudelige og synderen?
19 Derfor skal og de som efter Guds vilje må lide, overgi sine sjeler til den trofaste skaper, idet de gjør det gode.
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
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?
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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