1 Peter 4 | English Standard Version

English Standard Version

Stewards of God’s Grace

1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh,^[1] arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, (Ro 6:2; Ro 6:7; Ga 5:24; Eph 6:13; Col 3:3; Col 3:5; 1Pe 3:18; 2Pe 2:14)

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2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. (Ro 6:11; Ro 6:14; Ro 14:7; 2Co 5:15; Tit 2:12; 1Pe 1:14; 1Jo 2:16)

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3 For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. (Eze 44:6; Eze 45:9; Ac 17:30; 1Co 12:2; Eph 4:17; 1Th 4:5)

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4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; (Eph 5:18; 1Pe 2:12; 1Pe 3:16) 5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. (Ac 10:42; Jas 5:9) 6 For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does. (1Pe 3:19) 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. (Mt 26:41; Lu 21:36; Jas 5:8; 1Pe 1:13)

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8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. (1Co 13:5; Jas 5:20) 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. (1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:8; Heb 13:2) 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: (Mt 25:15; Lu 12:42; Ro 12:6; 1Co 4:1; 1Co 4:7; Tit 1:7)

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11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. (Ac 7:38; Ro 3:2; Ro 11:36; Ro 12:3; 1Co 10:31; Heb 5:12; 1Pe 5:11; Jud 1:25; Re 1:6; Re 5:13)

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Suffering as a Christian

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. (1Pe 1:7) 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. (Ac 5:41; Ro 8:17; Php 3:10; 1Pe 1:5; 1Pe 5:1; Jud 1:24)

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14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory^[2] and of God rests upon you. (Ps 89:51; Mt 5:11; Joh 15:21; Heb 11:26)

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15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. (1Th 4:11; 2Th 3:11; 1Ti 5:13; 1Pe 2:19; 1Pe 3:14; 1Pe 3:17)

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16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. (Ac 26:28; 1Pe 4:14; 1Pe 4:15) 17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? (Jer 25:29; Eze 9:6; Am 3:2; Lu 23:31; Ro 2:9; 2Th 1:8)

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18 And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”^[3] (Pr 11:31) 19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. (Ps 10:14; Ps 31:5; Lu 23:46; 2Ti 1:12)

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Elberfelder Bibel

from SCM Verlag

1 Da nun Christus im Fleisch gelitten hat, so wappnet auch ihr euch mit derselben Gesinnung^[1] – denn wer im Fleisch gelitten hat, hat mit der Sünde abgeschlossen –, (Ro 8:3) 2 um die im Fleisch ⟨noch⟩ übrige Zeit nicht mehr den Begierden der Menschen, sondern dem Willen Gottes zu leben. (Ro 6:12; Ro 12:2; Tit 2:12; 1Pe 2:11)

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3 Denn die vergangene Zeit ist ⟨uns⟩ genug, den Willen der Nationen vollbracht zu haben, als ihr wandeltet in Ausschweifungen, Begierden, Trunkenheit, Festgelagen, Trinkgelagen und unerlaubten Götzendiensten. (Mt 15:19; Ro 1:26; Eph 2:2; Eph 4:17; 1Th 4:5; Tit 3:3)

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4 Hierbei befremdet es sie, dass ihr nicht ⟨mehr⟩ mitlauft in demselben Strom der Heillosigkeit, und sie lästern, (2Ti 3:12) 5 die dem Rechenschaft geben werden, der bereit ist, Lebende und Tote zu richten. (2Ti 4:1) 6 Denn dazu ist auch den Toten gute Botschaft^[2] verkündigt worden, damit sie zwar den Menschen gemäß nach dem^[3] Fleisch gerichtet werden, aber Gott gemäß nach dem^[4] Geist leben. (Joh 5:25; Ro 8:10; 1Pe 3:18) 7 Es ist aber nahe gekommen das Ende aller Dinge. Seid nun besonnen und seid nüchtern zum Gebet^[5]! (1Co 10:11; Jas 5:8; 1Pe 1:13; 1Jo 2:18)

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8 Vor allen Dingen aber habt untereinander eine anhaltende Liebe! Denn die Liebe bedeckt eine Menge von Sünden. (Pr 10:12; 1Co 16:14; 1Th 3:12; Jas 5:20)

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9 Seid gastfrei gegeneinander ohne Murren! (Ro 12:13; Php 2:14) 10 Wie jeder eine Gnadengabe^[6] empfangen hat, so dient damit einander als gute Verwalter der verschiedenartigen Gnade Gottes! (Lu 12:42; Ro 12:6; 1Co 4:1; 1Co 12:4; Eph 4:7)

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11 Wenn jemand redet, ⟨so rede er es⟩ als Aussprüche Gottes; wenn jemand dient, ⟨so sei es⟩ als aus der Kraft, die Gott darreicht, damit in allem Gott verherrlicht wird durch Jesus Christus, dem die Herrlichkeit ist und die Macht von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit^[7]! Amen^[8]. (2Sa 23:2; Ro 12:7; 1Co 2:13; 1Co 10:31; 2Co 2:17; 2Co 4:2; 1Pe 5:10; 1Pe 5:11; Re 1:6)

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12 Geliebte, lasst euch durch das Feuer ⟨der Verfolgung⟩ unter euch, das euch zur Prüfung geschieht, nicht befremden, als begegne euch etwas Fremdes; (Isa 48:10; 1Th 3:3; 1Pe 1:6; 1Pe 5:9)

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13 sondern freut euch, insoweit ihr der Leiden des Christus teilhaftig seid, damit ihr euch auch in der Offenbarung seiner Herrlichkeit jubelnd freut! (Ac 5:41; Php 3:10; Heb 10:34; 1Pe 1:7)

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14 Wenn ihr im Namen Christi geschmäht werdet, glückselig ⟨seid ihr⟩! Denn der Geist der Herrlichkeit und Gottes ruht auf euch.^[9] (Isa 11:2; Mt 5:11; Lu 6:22; Ac 5:41)

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15 Denn niemand von euch leide als Mörder oder Dieb oder Übeltäter oder als einer, der sich in fremde Sachen mischt; (1Pe 2:20) 16 wenn er aber als Christ ⟨leidet⟩, schäme er sich nicht, sondern verherrliche Gott in diesem Namen^[10]! (Ac 11:26; 2Ti 1:12) 17 Denn die Zeit ⟨ist gekommen⟩, dass das Gericht anfängt beim Haus Gottes; wenn aber zuerst bei uns, was ⟨wird⟩ das Ende derer ⟨sein⟩, die dem Evangelium Gottes nicht gehorchen? (Isa 10:12; Jer 25:29; Eze 9:6; Lu 23:31; 1Co 11:32)

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18 Und wenn der Gerechte mit Not gerettet wird, wo wird der Gottlose und Sünder erscheinen? 19 Daher sollen auch die, welche nach dem Willen Gottes leiden, einem treuen Schöpfer ihre Seelen anbefehlen im Gutestun. (Ps 37:3; 1Pe 3:17)

King James Version

1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 3 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: 4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: 5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. 6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. 16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.