1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude (for whoever suffers in the flesh has broken with sin),
2 so as not to spend what remains of one's life in the flesh on human desires, but on the will of God.
3 For the time that has passed is sufficient for doing what the Gentiles like to do: living in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and wanton idolatry.
4 They are surprised that you do not plunge into the same swamp of profligacy, and they vilify you;
5 but they will give an account to him who stands ready to judge the living and the dead.
6 For this is why the gospel was preached even to the dead that, though condemned in the flesh in human estimation, they might live in the spirit in the estimation of God.
7 The end of all things is at hand. Therefore, be serious and sober for prayers.
8 Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins.
9 Be hospitable to one another without complaining.
10 As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace.
11 Whoever preaches, let it be with the words of God; whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
12 Beloved, do not be surprised that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as if something strange were happening to you.
13 But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly.
14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
15 But let no one among you be made to suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as an intriguer.
16 But whoever is made to suffer as a Christian should not be ashamed but glorify God because of the name.
17 For it is time for the judgment to begin with the household of God; if it begins with us, how will it end for those who fail to obey the gospel of God?
18 "And if the righteous one is barely saved, where will the godless and the sinner appear?"
19 As a result, those who suffer in accord with God's will hand their souls over to a faithful creator as they 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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