Thematic Bible

1 Peter 4:1

Christ, then, having suffered in flesh, do, ye also, with the same purpose, arm yourselves, - because, he that hath suffered in flesh, hath done with sins, -

1 Peter 4:2

To the end that, no longer, in men's covetings, but in God's will, ye may live, the still remaining time.

1 Peter 4:3

For, sufficient, is the bygone time - to have wrought out, the will of the nations, having gone on in wanton ways, covetings, wine-drinkings, revellings, drinking-bouts, and impious idolatries: -

1 Peter 4:4

Wherein they are taken by surprise that ye run not with them into the same overflow of riotous excess, - uttering defamation:

1 Peter 4:5

Who shall render an account unto him who is holding in readiness to judge living and dead;

1 Peter 4:6

For, unto this end, even unto the dead, was the glad-message delivered, - in order that they might be judged, indeed, according to men in flesh, but might live according to God in spirit.

1 Peter 4:7

But, the end of all things, hath drawn near: - be of sound mind, therefore, and be sober for prayers;

1 Peter 4:8

Before all things, keeping, fervent, your love, among yourselves, because, love, covereth a multitude of sins;

1 Peter 4:9

Showing hospitality one to another without murmuring, -

1 Peter 4:10

Each one, according as he hath received a gift of favour, unto one another, ministering the same, as careful stewards of the manifold favour of God:

1 Peter 4:11

If any one speaketh, as oracles of God, if any one ministereth, as of strength which, God, supplieth, - that, in all things, God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, - unto whom are the glory and the dominion, unto the ages of ages. Amen!

1 Peter 4:12

Beloved! be not held in surprise by the burning among you, which, for putting you to the proof, is befalling you, as though a, surprising, thing were happening unto you;

1 Peter 4:13

But, in so far as ye are taking fellowship in the Christ's sufferings, rejoice! in order that, in the revealing of his glory also, ye may rejoice with exultation:

1 Peter 4:14

If ye are being reproached in the name of Christ, happy are ye ! Because, the Spirit, of the glory, and the Spirit of God, unto you is bringing rest.

1 Peter 4:15

For let, none of you, be suffering as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as one prying into other men's affairs;

1 Peter 4:16

But, if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but be glorifying God in this name.

1 Peter 4:17

For it is the ripe time for the judgment to begin with the house of God; but, if first with us, what shall be the end of them who yield not unto the glad-message of God?

1 Peter 4:18

And, if, the righteous man, is, with difficulty, saved, where then shall, the ungodly and sinful man, appear?

1 Peter 4:19

So then, let, them who are even suffering, according to the will of God, unto a faithful Creator, be committing their souls, in well-doing.