Crossfunction: 1 Peter 4: Following Christ means suffering with Christ

Sunday, February 25, 2007

1 Peter 4: Following Christ means suffering with Christ

1 PETER CHAPTER 4


Revised Standard Version my paraphrase
1 Christ therefore having suffered in the flesh, be you also armed with the same thought: for he that hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sins:
2 That now he may live the rest of his time in the flesh , not after the desires of men, but according to the will of God.
1 Just as Christ willingly suffered in the flesh, You should expect to imitate His suffering. For he who has willingly endured suffering has turned from sin,
2 so that he may live the rest of his life not according to the will of men, but of God.
3 For the time past is sufficient to have fulfilled the will of the Gentiles, for them who have walked in riotousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and unlawful worshipping of idols.
4 Wherein they think it strange, that you run not with them into the same confusion of riotousness, speaking evil of you.
5 Who shall render account to him, who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
3 You have had enough of living according to the will of the Gentiles, of them who have lived wild, drunken lives of impurity and idolatry.
4 Yet they condemn You, for You no longer live as they do.
5 But in the end they too must render an account to Him who shall judge both the living and the dead.
6 For, for this cause was the gospel preached also to the dead: that they might be judged indeed according to men, in the flesh; but may live according to God, in the Spirit.
7 But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore, and watch in prayers.
6 This is why the gospel was preached also to the dead: that they –like all men– may be judged in the flesh according to the gospel: yet by God’s will may attain eternal life in the Spirit.
7 But final judgment is imminent for all. Be wise, therefore, and remain watchful in prayer.
8 But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.
9 Using hospitality one towards another, without murmuring,
10 As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
11 If any man speak, let him speak, as the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it, as of the power, which God administereth: that in all things God may be honoured through Jesus Christ: to whom is glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.
8 First of all, You must love one another, for love repairs a multitude of sins.
9 Be hospitable toward each other, without complaint.
Serve each other as faithful stewards of the abundant grace You have received from God.
10 If any man will speak, let it be according to the words of God.
11 If any man serve, let him do so according to the power of God: so that in everything God may be honored through Jesus Christ: to Whom belongs all glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
12 Dearly beloved, think not strange the burning heat which is to try you, as if some new thing happened to you;
13 But if you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice that when his glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
14 If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory, and power of God, and that which is his Spirit, resteth upon you.
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a railer, or a coveter of other men's things.
16 But if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.
17 For the time is, that judgment should begin at the house of God. And if first at us, what shall be the end of them that believe not the gospel of God?
18 And if the just man shall scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
19 Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God, commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator.
12 Beloved, don’t be surprised at the fiery trial which You will undergo, as if this were unexpected.
13 If You willingly share in the sufferings of Christ, You also will share in great joy when His glory is revealed.
14 If You are reproached for the name of Christ, You will be blessed, because the power and Spirit of God rest upon You.
15 Let Your sufferings be those of Christ, not those of a murderer, thief, or coveter.
16 So do not be ashamed to suffer for being a Christian; rather, glorify God in the name of Christ.
17 For it is fitting that judgment begin within the house of God. And if we believers are already facing judgment first, what shall be the verdict against those who reject the gospel of God?
18 If the just man shall barely be saved, what lies in store for those who reject God and persist in sin?
19 So, those who willingly accept sufferings from God’s hand, should with good works entrust their souls to their faithful Creator.

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