1 T herefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

So, since Christ suffered in the flesh for us, for you, arm yourselves with the same thought and purpose. For whoever has suffered in the flesh '> the mind of Christ] is done with sin,

2 t hat he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.

So that he can no longer spend the rest of his natural life living by human appetites and desires, but for what God wills.

3 F or we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries.

For the time that is past already suffices for doing what the Gentiles like to do—living in shameless, insolent wantonness, in lustful desires, drunkenness, reveling, drinking bouts and abominable, lawless idolatries.

4 I n regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you.

They are astonished and think it very queer that you do not now run hand in hand with them in the same excesses of dissipation, and they abuse.

5 T hey will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

But they will have to give an account to Him Who is ready to judge and pass sentence on the living and the dead.

6 F or this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. Serving for God’s Glory

For this is why the good news (the Gospel) was preached '> in their lifetime] even to the dead, that though judged in fleshly bodies as men are, they might live in the spirit as God does.

7 B ut the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

But the end and culmination of all things has now come near; keep sound minded and self-restrained and alert therefore for prayer.

8 A nd above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins '> disregards the offenses of others].

9 B e hospitable to one another without grumbling.

Practice hospitality to one another (those of the household of faith). And do it ungrudgingly (cordially and graciously, without complaining but as representing Him).

10 A s each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

As each of you has received a gift (a particular spiritual talent, a gracious divine endowment), employ it for one another as good trustees of God’s many-sided grace '> extremely diverse powers and gifts granted to Christians by unmerited favor].

11 I f anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. Suffering for God’s Glory

Whoever speaks, oracles of God; whoever renders service, as with the strength which God furnishes abundantly, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ (the Messiah). To Him be the glory and dominion forever and ever (through endless ages). Amen (so be it).

12 B eloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;

Beloved, do not be amazed and bewildered at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test your quality, as though something strange (unusual and alien to you and your position) were befalling you.

13 b ut rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

But insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, rejoice, so that when His glory is revealed, you may also rejoice with triumph.

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

If you are censured and suffer abuse the name of Christ, blessed '> to be envied, with life-joy, and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of your outward condition], because the Spirit of glory, the Spirit of God, is resting upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

15 B ut let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters.

But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or any sort of criminal, or as a mischief-maker (a meddler) in the affairs of others.

16 Y et if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.

But if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but give glory to God that he is in this name.

17 F or the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?

For the time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will the end of those who do not respect or believe or obey the good news (the Gospel) of God?

18 N ow “If the righteous one is scarcely saved, Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?”

And if the righteous are barely saved, what will become of the godless and wicked?

19 T herefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with God’s will must do right and commit their souls to the One Who created and will never fail.