1 Peter 4

1Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

1So that as Jesus was put to death in the flesh, do you yourselves be of the same mind; for the death of the flesh puts an end to sin;

1Christ therefore having suffered in the flesh, be you also armed with the same thought: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sins:

2That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

2So that you may give the rest of your lives in the flesh, not to the desires of men, but to the purpose of God.

2That now he may live the rest of his time in the flesh, not after the desires of men but according to the will of God.

3For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:

3Because for long enough, in times past, we have been living after the way of the Gentiles, given up to the desires of the flesh, to drinking and feasting and loose behaviour and unclean worship of images;

3For the time past is sufficient to have fulfilled the will of the Gentiles, for them who have walked in riotousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings and unlawful worshipping of idols.

4Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

4And they are wondering that you no longer go with them in this violent wasting of life, and are saying evil things of you:

4Wherein they think it strange that you run not with them into the same confusion of riotousness: speaking evil of you.

5Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

5But they will have to give an account of themselves to him who is ready to be the judge of the living and the dead.

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

6For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

6For this was the reason why the good news of Jesus was given even to the dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but might be living before God in the spirit.

6For, for this cause was the gospel preached also to the dead: That they might be judged indeed according to men, in the flesh: but may live according to God, in the Spirit.

7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

7But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;

7But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore and watch in prayers.

8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

8And most of all be warm in your love for one another; because in love there is forgiveness for sins without number:

8But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.

9Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

9Keep open house for all with a glad heart;

9Using hospitality one towards another, without murmuring,

10As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

10Making distribution among one another of whatever has been given to you, like true servants of the unmeasured grace of God;

10As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

11If anyone has anything to say, let it be as the words of God; if anyone has the desire to be the servant of others, let him do it in the strength which is given by God; so that in all things God may have the glory through Jesus Christ, whose are the glory and the power for ever.

11If any man speak, let him speak, as the words of God. If any minister, let him do it, as of the power which God administereth: that in all things God may be honoured through Jesus Christ: to whom is glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.

12Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

12Dear brothers, do not be surprised, as if it was something strange, if your faith is tested as by fire:

12Dearly beloved, think not strange the burning heat which is to try you: as if some new thing happened to you.

13But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

13But be glad that you are given a part in the pains of Christ; so that at the revelation of his glory you may have great joy.

13But if you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

14If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

14If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you.

14If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory and power of God, and that which is his Spirit resteth upon you.

15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

15Let no one among you undergo punishment as a taker of life, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as one who is over-interested in other men's business;

15But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or a railer or coveter of other men's things.

16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

16But if he undergoes punishment as a Christian, that is no shame to him; let him give glory to God in this name.

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

17For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

17For the time has come for the judging, starting with the church of God; but if it makes a start with us, what will be the end of those who are not under the rule of God?

17For the time is, that judgment should begin at the house of God. And if at first at us, what shall be the end of them that believe not the gospel of God?

18And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

18And if it is hard for even the good man to get salvation, what chance has the man without religion or the sinner?

18And if the just man shall scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

19Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

19For this reason let those who by the purpose of God undergo punishment, keep on in well-doing and put their souls into the safe hands of their Maker.

19Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator.