1 Given that Christ suffered in his human life, arm yourselves with this certainty: the one who suffers in his body has broken with sin
2 so as to spend the rest of his life following the will of God and not human passions.
3 You have given enough time, in the past, to living as the pagans do: a life of excess, evil passions, drunkenness, orgies and worship of idols.
4 They now find it strange that you are no longer swept along with them in this ruinous flood, and they misinterpret it.
5 But they will be accountable to the one who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6 The Gospel has been preached to many who are now dead. As humans they received a deadly sentence, but through the Spirit they shall live for God.
7 The end of all things is near; live wisely and spend evening time praying.
8 Above all, let your love for one another be sincere, for love covers a multitude of sins.
9 Welcome one another into your houses without complaining.
10 Serve one another with the gifts each of you received, thus becoming good managers of the varied graces of God.
11 If you speak, deliver the word of God; if you have a special ministry, let it be seen as God's power so that, in everything, God may be glorified in Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and power forever and ever. Amen.
12 My dear people, do not be surprised that you are being tested by fire. It is not an unusual occurrence.
13 Instead, you should be glad to share in the sufferings of Christ because, on the day his Glory is revealed, you will also fully rejoice.
14 You are fortunate if you are insulted because of the name of Christ, for the Spirit of glory rests on you.
15 I suppose that none of you should suffer for being a murderer, a thief, a criminal or an informer;
16 but if anyone suffers on account of being a Christian, do not consider it a disgrace; rather let this name bring glory to God.
17 The time of judgment has come and it begins with God's household. If its beginning so affects us, what will be the end of those who refuse to believe in the Gospel?
18 If the just one is barely saved, what will happen to the sinner and unbeliever?
19 So, then, if you suffer according to God's will, entrust yourself to the faithful Creator and continue to do good.
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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