1Peter:4:1-11

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* Since , then , Christ suffered in the flesh , do you also ever arm yourselves with the same mind (because he who has suffered in the flesh has done with sin ), * so that in future you may not spend your life in the flesh according to mens desires , but in the will of God . * For the time past of life may suffice us to have worked the will of the Gentiles , when we spent our life in lasciviousness , lusts , hard drinking , revelry , banqueting , and abominable idol worship . * They are astonished at this , that you do not run into the same excesses of profligacy as they do ; and they speak evil of you . * But they must render account to Him who stands ready to judge the living and the dead . * The gospel was preached for this cause to those who were dead also , that they might be judged according to men in flesh , but live according to God in spirit . * But the end of all things is close at hand ; so be sober , watch and pray . * Above everything have fervent love to one another ; for love veils a multitude of sins . * Be hospitable to one another , without grudging . * Whatever the gifts which each has received , use them for one another , as good stewards of the manifold grace of God . * If any one preaches , let him always preach as one who utters Gods truth ; if any one serves another , let it be with the strength which God supplies ; so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus Christ , to whom be glory and dominion for ever and ever , Amen .

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