1 Peter 4

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1. 1Since Christ suffered in his body for us, prepare yourselves with that same mindset. Because anyone who has suffered in the body is done with sin.
2. 2That he should no longer live the rest of his time following human desires, but instead live according to the will of God.
3. 3For the time past of our life may suffice us to have done the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in sensuality, lusts, excess of wine, revelries, feastings, and abominable idolatries:
4. 4They find it strange that you do not join them in their reckless behavior, and they speak evil of you.
5. 5But they will have to answer to the one who stands ready to judge both the living and the dead.
6. 6This is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
7. 7The end of all things is near. Therefore, be sober-minded and watchful in prayer.
8. 8Above everything else, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.
9. 9Open your homes to one another without complaining about it.
10. 10Each of you has received a gift from God. Use it to serve one another as faithful stewards of God's grace in all its many forms.
11. 11If you speak, speak as though delivering the very words of God. If you serve, serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
12. 12Dear friends, don't be surprised by the fiery trial that is testing you, as if something unusual were happening to you.
13. 13Instead, be glad that you're sharing in Christ's sufferings, because when his glory is revealed, you will also be filled with great joy.
14. 14If people insult you for the name of Christ, you are happy; for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part, he is spoken of as evil, but on your part, he is glorified.
15. 15Make sure that none of you suffers for being a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler in other people's business.
16. 16But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed; instead, glorify God on this account.
17. 17The time has come for judgment to begin with God's own household. And if it starts with us, what will be the fate of those who refuse to obey the gospel of God?
18. 18If it's hard enough for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?
19. 19Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.