Thematic Bible
1 Peter 4:1 (show verse)
So that as Jesus was put to death in the flesh, do you yourselves be of the same mind; for the death of the flesh puts an end to sin;
1 Peter 4:2 (show verse)
So that you may give the rest of your lives in the flesh, not to the desires of men, but to the purpose of God.
1 Peter 4:3 (show verse)
Because for long enough, in times past, we have been living after the way of the Gentiles, given up to the desires of the flesh, to drinking and feasting and loose behaviour and unclean worship of images;
1 Peter 4:4 (show verse)
And they are wondering that you no longer go with them in this violent wasting of life, and are saying evil things of you:
1 Peter 4:5 (show verse)
But they will have to give an account of themselves to him who is ready to be the judge of the living and the dead.
1 Peter 4:6 (show verse)
For this was the reason why the good news of Jesus was given even to the dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but might be living before God in the spirit.
1 Peter 4:7 (show verse)
But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;
1 Peter 4:8 (show verse)
And most of all be warm in your love for one another; because in love there is forgiveness for sins without number:
1 Peter 4:9 (show verse)
Keep open house for all with a glad heart;
1 Peter 4:10 (show verse)
Making distribution among one another of whatever has been given to you, like true servants of the unmeasured grace of God;
1 Peter 4:11 (show verse)
If anyone has anything to say, let it be as the words of God; if anyone has the desire to be the servant of others, let him do it in the strength which is given by God; so that in all things God may have the glory through Jesus Christ, whose are the glory and the power for ever.
1 Peter 4:12 (show verse)
Dear brothers, do not be surprised, as if it was something strange, if your faith is tested as by fire:
1 Peter 4:13 (show verse)
But be glad that you are given a part in the pains of Christ; so that at the revelation of his glory you may have great joy.
1 Peter 4:14 (show verse)
If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you.
1 Peter 4:15 (show verse)
Let no one among you undergo punishment as a taker of life, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as one who is over-interested in other men's business;
1 Peter 4:16 (show verse)
But if he undergoes punishment as a Christian, that is no shame to him; let him give glory to God in this name.
1 Peter 4:17 (show verse)
For the time has come for the judging, starting with the church of God; but if it makes a start with us, what will be the end of those who are not under the rule of God?
1 Peter 4:18 (show verse)
And if it is hard for even the good man to get salvation, what chance has the man without religion or the sinner?
1 Peter 4:19 (show verse)
For this reason let those who by the purpose of God undergo punishment, keep on in well-doing and put their souls into the safe hands of their Maker.