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1 Petrusbrevet 4
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4 Då nu Kristus har lidit med sin kropp, ska också ni beväpna er med samma sätt att tänka. Den som har lidit med sin kropp har nämligen slutat synda, 2 så att han resten av tiden här inte längre lever efter mänskliga begär utan efter Guds vilja. 3 Ni har ju redan levt tillräckligt länge som hedningarna gör, i sexuell omoral, orgier, fylleri och dryckeslag, vilda fester och skamlig avgudadyrkan.

4 De är nu förvånade över att ni inte längre vill vältra er i detta träsk av liderlighet tillsammans med dem, och därför hånar de er. 5 Men de ska en dag få svara inför honom som står beredd att döma både levande och döda. 6 Därför förkunnades evangeliet också för dem som nu är döda, så att de visserligen döms som människor i fysiskt avseende men får leva andligen, som Gud.

Stötta och hjälp varandra

7 Men alltings slut är nära. Tänk därför klart och var nyktra, så att ni kan be. 8 Och viktigast av allt är att ni älskar varandra helhjärtat, för kärleken skyler över många synder.[a] 9 Visa gästfrihet utan att klaga.

10 Tjäna varandra, var och en av er med den nådegåva han fått, som goda förvaltare av Guds nåd i dess många former. 11 Den som talar ska se till att han talar enligt Guds ord. Den som tjänar ska göra det med den kraft som Gud ger. Då ska Gud bli ärad genom Jesus Kristus. Äran och makten tillhör honom i all evighet, amen.

12 Mina kära, bli inte förvånade över det eldprov ni måste gå igenom, som om det vore något oförutsett ni drabbas av. 13 Var i stället glada när ni får dela Kristus lidanden, för då får ni jubla av glädje den dag han uppenbarar sig i sin härlighet. 14 Ni är lyckliga om människor hånar er för Kristus namns skull, för härlighetens Ande, Guds Ande, vilar över er.

15 Självklart får det aldrig hända att någon av er måste lida för att han har mördat, stulit, ställt till med annat ont eller lagt sig i andras affärer. 16 Men den som får lida som kristen behöver inte skämmas, utan kan hylla Gud för det namnet.

17 Tiden är nu inne för domen, och den ska börja med Guds eget folk. Men om den börjar med oss, hur går det då för dem som inte lyder Guds evangelium? 18 Och:

”Om den rättfärdige med knapp nöd blir räddad,
    hur ska det då gå för den ogudaktige och syndaren?”[b]

19 Därför ska de som efter Guds vilja får lida överlämna sina liv åt sin trofasta Skapare och göra det som är gott.

Footnotes

  1. 4:8 Jfr Ords 10:12.
  2. 4:18 Jfr Ords 11:31, citerat ur Septuaginta.
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1 Peter 4
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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. 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
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Following Christ

4 Therefore, since Christ suffered[a] in the flesh,[b] equip[c] yourselves also with the same resolve[d]—because the one who suffered in the flesh has finished(A) with sin[e]— 2 in order to live the remaining time in the flesh, no longer for human desires,[f] but for God’s will.(B) 3 For there has already been enough time spent in doing what the pagans choose to do:[g] carrying on in unrestrained behavior, evil desires,(C) drunkenness, orgies,(D) carousing, and lawless idolatry. 4 So they are surprised that you don’t plunge with them into the same flood[h] of wild living—and they slander you. 5 They will give an account to the One who stands ready to judge the living and the dead.(E) 6 For this reason the gospel was also preached to those who are now dead,(F) so that, although they might be judged by men in the fleshly(G) realm,[i] they might live(H) by God in the spiritual realm.[j]

End-Time Ethics

7 Now the end of all things is near;(I) therefore, be serious and disciplined(J) for prayer. 8 Above all, maintain an intense love(K) for each other, since love covers a multitude of sins.(L)[k] 9 Be hospitable(M) to one another without complaining. 10 Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others,(N) as good managers of the varied grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides,(O) so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Christian Suffering

12 Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal[l] comes among you to test you as if something unusual were happening to you.(P) 13 Instead, rejoice as you share in the sufferings of the Messiah,(Q) so that you may also rejoice with great joy at the revelation(R) of His glory. 14 If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ,(S) you are blessed, because the Spirit(T) of glory and of God rests on you.[m] 15 None of you, however, should suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler.[n] 16 But if anyone suffers as a “Christian,” he should not be ashamed but should glorify God in having that name. 17 For the time has come for judgment(U) to begin with God’s household,(V) and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

18 And if a righteous person is saved with difficulty,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?(W)[o]

19 So those who suffer according to God’s will should, while doing what is good, entrust themselves(X) to a faithful Creator.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 4:1 Other mss read suffered for us
  2. 1 Peter 4:1 The phrase “in the flesh” probably means in human experience.
  3. 1 Peter 4:1 Or arm
  4. 1 Peter 4:1 Or perspective, or attitude
  5. 1 Peter 4:1 Or the one who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin
  6. 1 Peter 4:2 Lit for desires of human beings
  7. 1 Peter 4:3 Or Gentiles
  8. 1 Peter 4:4 Lit you don’t run with them into the same pouring out
  9. 1 Peter 4:6 Or in the flesh
  10. 1 Peter 4:6 Or in the spirit
  11. 1 Peter 4:8 Pr 10:12
  12. 1 Peter 4:12 Lit the burning
  13. 1 Peter 4:14 Other mss add He is blasphemed because of them, but He is glorified because of you.
  14. 1 Peter 4:15 Or as one who defrauds others
  15. 1 Peter 4:18 Pr 11:31 LXX
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