1 ¶ Since the Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, be ye also armed with the same thought; for he that has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

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,

2 s o that now the time that remains in the flesh, he might live, not unto the lusts of men, but unto the will of God.

so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.

3 F or it should suffice us that during the time past of our life we had done the will of the Gentiles, when we conversed in lasciviousness, lusts, drunkenness, gluttony, orgies, and abominable idolatries.

For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles, having pursued a course of sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties and abominable idolatries.

4 ¶ And it seems strange to those that speak evil of you, that ye do not run with them to the same unchecked dissolution;

In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excesses of dissipation, and they malign you;

5 t he same shall give account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead.

but they will give account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

6 B ecause for this cause was the gospel preached also to those that are dead, that they might be judged in flesh according to men, but live in spirit according to God.

For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God.

7 ¶ But the end of all things is at hand; be ye, therefore, temperate and watch unto prayer.

The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

8 A nd above all things have fervent charity among yourselves; for charity shall cover a multitude of sins.

Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.

9 L ovingly be hospitable one to another without murmuring.

Be hospitable to one another without complaint.

10 L et each one according to the gift that he has received, administer it unto the others, as a good steward of the diverse graces of God.

As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11 I f anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God; if anyone ministers, let them do it according to the virtue which God gives, that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus, the Christ, unto whom is glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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 whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Share the Sufferings of Christ

12 ¶ Beloved, think it not strange when you are tried by fire (which is done to prove you) as though some strange thing happened unto you,

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you;

13 b ut rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of the afflictions of the Christ, so that also in the revelation of his glory, ye may rejoice in triumph.

but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.

14 I f ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for the glory and the Spirit of God rests upon you; certainly on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.

If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

15 S o let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as desirous of the things of others.

Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler;

16 B ut if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God on this behalf.

but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.

17 F or it is time that the judgment begins from the house of God; and if it first begins with us, what shall the end be of those that do not obey the gospel of God?

For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?

18 A nd if the righteous are saved with difficulty, where shall the unfaithful and the sinner appear?

And if it is with difficulty that the righteous is saved, what will become of the godless man and the sinner ?

19 T herefore, let those that are afflicted according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls unto him as unto a faithful Creator, doing good.

Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.