New Testament · 1 Peter

1 Peter 4

Living for God’s Glory

(1 Corinthians 10:23–33)

1Since therefore Messiah suffered for us in the flesh^a, arm yourselves also with the same attitude^b — for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin — 2so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human desires but for the will^e of God.^cd 3For the time of our life that is past suffices for us for doing what the nations want to do — living in licentiousness, desires, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.

4With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; 5but they will give account to Him who is ready to judge^f the living and the dead. 6For this is why the good news was proclaimed even to the dead, so that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit^g the way God does.

7The end of all things is near; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.

10As each has received a gift of graceⁱ, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.^h 11If anyone speaks, let it be as the oracles^j of God; if anyone serves, let it be as by the strength^k that God supplies — so that in all things God may be glorified through Yeshua Messiah, to whom belong the glory^l and the dominion^m for ever and ever. Amen.

Suffering as Christians

12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial taking place among you, as though something strange were happening to you, 13but rejoice insofar as you shareⁿ in Messiah's sufferings, so that you may also rejoice and be glad at the revelation of His glory.

14If you are insulted for the name of Messiah, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you; on their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. 15For let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. 17For it is the appointed time for verdict^p to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the good news of God?^o 18And "if the righteous is scarcely saved, where will the impious and the sinner appear?"

19Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls^q to a faithful Creator while doing good.