1 Peter 4

1Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same resolve, because whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin.

2no longer to live the rest of the time in the flesh for men's lusts, but for God's will.

3For enough time has passed to carry out the will of the Gentiles, when you walked in debaucheries, lusts, drunken sprees, revelries, drinking parties, and unlawful idolatries.

4They consider it strange that you do not run with them into the same flood of dissipation, blaspheming.

5who will render account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

6For this reason good news was preached even to the dead, so that they might be judged as humans in the flesh but live according to God in the spirit.

7But the end of all things has drawn near. Therefore be clear-minded and watchful in prayer.

8Above all, have fervent love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.

9Show hospitality to one another without murmuring.

10As each has received a gift, serve one another with it as good stewards of God's manifold grace.

11If anyone speaks, let him do so as God's oracles; if anyone serves, let him do so by the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion to the ages of ages. Amen.

12Beloved, do not be surprised by the fiery trial occurring among you to test you, as if something strange were happening to you.

13But rejoice as you share Christ's sufferings, so that at the revelation of his glory you may also rejoice with exceeding joy.

14If you are reviled for Christ's name, blessed are you, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

15For none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer or as a meddler in others' affairs.

16But if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this name.

17For it is time for judgment to begin at God's house; if it begins first with us, what will the end be for those disobeying God's gospel?

18And if the righteous is barely saved, where will the ungodly and sinner appear?

19Therefore let those also who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.