1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same thought, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer by human passions but by the will of God.
3 Let the time that is past suffice for doing what the Gentiles like to do, living in licentiousness, passions, drunkenness, revels, carousing, and lawless idolatry.
4 They are surprised that you do not now join them in the same wild profligacy, and they abuse you;
5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6 For this is why the gospel was preached even to the dead, that though judged in the flesh like men, they might live in the spirit like God.
7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore keep sane and sober for your prayers.
8 Above all hold unfailing your love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins.
9 Practice hospitality ungrudgingly to one another.
10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:
11 whoever speaks, as one who utters oracles of God; whoever renders service, as one who renders it by the strength which God supplies; in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to prove you, as though something strange were happening to you.
13 But rejoice in so far as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a wrongdoer, or a mischief-maker;
16 yet if one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but under that name let him glorify God.
17 For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?
18 And "If the righteous man is scarcely saved, where will the impious and sinner appear?"
19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will do right and entrust their souls to a faithful Creator.
Versículos relacionados com 1 Peter, 4:
Chapter 4 of St. Peter's first epistle deals with the importance of holiness in the Christian life and the consequences of living according to God's will. Peter also emphasizes the importance of loving one another, serving others, and remaining firm in faith in the face of trials and sufferings. Next, I present five verses related to the topics addressed in this chapter:
Romans 12:9: "Love be without hypocrisy. Hat evil, clinging to good." This verse talks about the importance of sincere, without pretense, which should guide the relationships between Christians, as Peter also emphasizes in chapter 4.
2 Corinthians 5:15: "And he died for all, that those who live will no longer live for themselves, but to the one who died for them and rose." This passage talks about the importance of living for God and not to himself, as Peter also emphasizes in chapter 4.
Ephesians 6:10-11: "In addition, strengthen you in the Lord and in the strength of your power. You cover all God's armor so you can be firm against the devil's pitfalls." These verses talk about the importance of remaining firm in faith, as Peter also emphasizes in chapter 4.
1 John 3:18: "Little children, let us not love word or language, but by work and in truth." This passage reinforces the importance of sincere love and the actions that demonstrate this love, as Peter also highlights in chapter 4.
2 Timothy 2:22: "It also escapes the passions of youth, and follows justice, faith, love, and peace with those who, with a pure heart, invoke the Lord." This verse talks about the importance of following justice, faith, love, and peace, as Peter also highlights in chapter 4.
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