1 Peter · Chapter 4
1 Peter 4
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Living for God’s Glory
(1 Corinthians 10:23–33)
1Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.*
2Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.
3For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.
4Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.
5But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.*
7The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
8Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.*
9Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
10As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
11If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
Suffering as Christians
12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
13But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
14If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.*
15Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.
16But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.*
17For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?
18And,“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”*
19So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
Source notes
- 4:1 BYZ and TR include for us.
- 4:6 Or to those who are dead
- 4:8 See Proverbs 10:12 Read Proverbs 10:12
- 4:14 BYZ and TR include On their part He is spoken of as evil, but on your part He is glorified.
- 4:16 Literally glorify God in that name; NA glorify God in this matter
- 4:18 Proverbs 11:31 (see also LXX) Read Proverbs 11:31
Old Testament references
References from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Text from the Berean Standard Bible.
Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
Proverbs 11:31If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!
Isaiah 1:16Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!
Ezekiel 16:41Then they will burn down your houses and execute judgment against you in the sight of many women. I will put an end to your prostitution, and you will never again pay your lovers.
Hosea 6:7But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant; there they were unfaithful to Me.
Psalms 143:10Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Ezekiel 44:6Tell the rebellious house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I have had enough of all your abominations, O house of Israel.
Ezekiel 45:9For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Enough, O princes of Israel! Cease your violence and oppression, and do what is just and right. Stop dispossessing My people, declares the Lord GOD.’
Deuteronomy 12:30be careful not to be ensnared by their ways after they have been destroyed before you. Do not inquire about their gods, asking, “How do these nations serve their gods? I will do likewise.”
Deuteronomy 12:31You must not worship the LORD your God in this way, because they practice for their gods every abomination which the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods.
2 Samuel 13:28Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!”
Proverbs 23:29Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes?
Proverbs 23:30Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks.
Proverbs 23:31Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.