1 Peter 4

Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same thought, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer for human desires but for the will of God. For you have spent enough time in the past doing what the Gentiles desire, living in debauchery, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and unlawful idolatries. They are surprised that you do not run with them into the same flood of debauchery, and they slander you. They will give an account to the one who is ready to judge the living and the dead. For this reason the gospel was preached even to the dead, so that they might be judged in the flesh according to human beings but live in the spirit according to God. The end of all things has drawn near. Therefore be self-controlled and sober for your prayers. Above all, maintain earnest love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace. If anyone speaks, let him speak as one speaking the words of God. If anyone serves, let him serve from the strength God supplies, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share in Christ's sufferings, so that you may also rejoice with great joy at the revelation of his glory. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. For let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler in others' affairs. But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this name. For it is time for judgment to begin with the house of God. And if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who disobey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous person is saved with difficulty, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to the faithful Creator while doing good.

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