| New King James Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, | 1Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, |
| 2that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. | 2so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. |
| 3For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. | 3For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles, having pursued a course of sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties and abominable idolatries. |
| 4In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. | 4In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excesses of dissipation, and they malign you; |
| 5They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. | 5but they will give account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. |
| 6For 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. | 6For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God. |
| 7But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. | 7The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. |
| 8And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” | 8Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. |
| 9Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. | 9Be hospitable to one another without complaint. |
| 10As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. | 10As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. |
| 11If 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. | 11Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. |
| 12Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; | 12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; |
| 13but 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. | 13but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. |
| 14If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. | 14If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. |
| 15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. | 15Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler; |
| 16Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. | 16but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name. |
| 17For 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? | 17For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? |
| 18Now “If the righteous one is scarcely saved, Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?” | 18AND IF IT IS WITH DIFFICULTY THAT THE RIGHTEOUS IS SAVED, WHAT WILL BECOME OF THE GODLESS MAN AND THE SINNER? |
| 19Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator. | 19Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right. |
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