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1 Peter 4 :: New King James Version (NKJV)

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Christ’s Example to Be Followed
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:1 - Therefore, since Christ suffered for us[fn] in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:2 - that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:3 - For we have spent enough of our past lifetime[fn] in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:4 - In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:5 - They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:6 - For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
Serving for God’s Glory
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:7 - But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:8 - And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”[fn]
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:9 - Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:10 - As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:11 - If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Suffering for God’s Glory
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:12 - Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:13 - but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:14 - If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.[fn] On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:15 - But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:16 - Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.[fn]
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:17 - For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:18 - Now

“If the righteous one is scarcely saved,
Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?”
[fn]
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:19 - Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.
NKJV Footnotes
NU-Text omits for us.
NU-Text reads time.
Proverbs 10:12
NU-Text omits the rest of this verse.
NU-Text reads name.
Proverbs 11:31
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