Epistula I Petri, 4

1. Christo igitur passo in carne, et vos eadem cogitatione armami ni, quia, qui passus est carne, desiit a peccato;

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. ut iam non hominum concupiscentiis sed voluntate Dei, quod reliquum est in carne vivat temporis.

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. Sufficit enim praeteritum tempus ad voluntatem gentium consummandam, vobis, qui ambulastis in luxuriis, concupiscentiis, vinolentiis, comissationibus, potationibus et illicitis idolorum cultibus.

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. In quo mirantur non concurrentibus vobis in eandem luxuriae effusionem, blasphemantes;

4. They are surprised that you do not now join them in the same wild profligacy, and they abuse you;

5. qui reddent rationem ei, qui paratus est iudicare vivos et mortuos.

5. but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

6. Propter hoc enim et mortuis evangelizatum est, ut iudicentur quidem secundum homines carne, vivant autem secundum Deum Spiritu.

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. Omnium autem finis appropinquavit. Estote itaque prudentes et vigilate in orationibus.

7. The end of all things is at hand; therefore keep sane and sober for your prayers.

8. Ante omnia mutuam in vosmetipsos caritatem continuam habentes, quia caritas operit multitudinem peccatorum;

8. Above all hold unfailing your love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins.

9. hospitales invicem sine murmuratione;

9. Practice hospitality ungrudgingly to one another.

10. unusquisque, sicut accepit donationem, in alterutrum illam administrantes, sicut boni dispensatores multiformis gratiae Dei.

10. As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:

11. Si quis loquitur, quasi sermones Dei; si quis ministrat, tamquam ex virtute, quam largitur Deus, ut in omnibus glorificetur Deus per Iesum Christum: cui est gloria et imperium in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

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. Carissimi, nolite mirari in fervore, qui ad tentationem vobis fit, quasi novi aliquid vobis contingat,

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. sed, quemadmodum communicatis Christi passionibus, gaudete, ut et in revelatione gloriae eius gaudeatis exsultantes.

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. Si exprobramini in nomine Christi, beati, quoniam Spiritus gloriae et Dei super vos requiescit.

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. Nemo enim vestrum patiatur quasi homicida aut fur aut maleficus aut alienorum speculator;

15. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a wrongdoer, or a mischief-maker;

16. si autem ut christianus, non erubescat, glorificet autem Deum in isto nomine.

16. yet if one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but under that name let him glorify God.

17. Quoniam tempus est, ut incipiat iudicium a domo Dei; si autem primum a nobis, qui finis eorum, qui non credunt Dei evangelio?

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. “Et si iustus vix salvatur, impius et peccator ubi parebit?”.

18. And "If the righteous man is scarcely saved, where will the impious and sinner appear?"

19. Itaque et hi, qui patiuntur secundum voluntatem Dei, fideli Creatori commendent animas suas in benefacto.

19. Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will do right and entrust their souls to a faithful Creator.