1Peter:4

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* Therefore , 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 , * so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human lusts , but for the will of God . * For you have spent enough time in the past doing what the Gentiles like to do , living in debauchery , lust , drunkenness , orgies , carousing , and lawless idolatry . * In all this , they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same flood of dissipation , and they abuse you ; * but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead . * For this reason the gospel was preached even to those who are dead , that though they are judged in the flesh as men , they might live in the spirit according to the will of God . * The end of all things is near ; therefore be clear minded and sober for your prayers . * Above all , hold unfailing your love for one another , because love covers a multitude of sins . * Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling . * As each one has received a special gift , employ it in serving one another as good stewards of God 's varied grace . * Whoever 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 him belongs the glory and dominion for ever and ever . Amen . * Beloved , do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to test you , as though something strange were happening to you . * But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ , so that you may also be overjoyed when his glory is revealed . * If you are insulted because of the name of Christ , you are blessed , for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you . * But let none of you suffer as a murderer , or a thief , or a wrongdoer , or a troublesome meddler ; * yet if one suffers as a Christian , let him not be ashamed , but under that name let him glorify God . * For it is time for judgment to begin with 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 ? * And * Therefore , let those who suffer according to God 's will do right and entrust their souls to a faithful Creator .

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