1 A stfel dar, fiindca Hristos a patimit in trup, inarmati-va si voi cu acelasi fel de gindire. Caci Cel ce a patimit in trup, a sfirsit-o cu pacatul,

Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

2 p entru ca, in vremea care-i mai ramine de trait in trup, sa nu mai traiasca dupa poftele oamenilor, ci dupa voia lui Dumnezeu.

That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

3 A junge, in adevar, ca in trecut ati facut voia Neamurilor, si ati trait in desfrinari, in pofte, in betii, in ospete, in chefuri si in slujiri idolesti neingaduite.

For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:

4 D e aceea se mira ei ca nu alergati impreuna cu ei la acelasi potop de desfriu, si va batjocoresc.

Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

5 D ar au sa dea socoteala inaintea Celui ce este gata sa judece viii si mortii.

Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

6 C aci tocmai in vederea aceasta a fost vestita Evanghelia si celor morti, pentru ca sa fie judecati ca oameni in trup, dar sa traiasca dupa Dumnezeu, in duh.

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

7 S firsitul tuturor lucrurilor este aproape. Fiti intelepti dar, si vegheati in vederea rugaciunii.

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

8 M ai presus de toate, sa aveti o dragoste fierbinte unii pentru altii, caci dragostea acopere o sumedenie de pacate.

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

9 F iti primitori de oaspeti intre voi, fara cirtire.

Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

10 C a niste buni ispravnici ai harului felurit al lui Dumnezeu, fiecare din voi sa slujeasca altora dupa darul, pe care l-a primit.

As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11 D aca vorbeste cineva, sa vorbeasca cuvintele lui Dumnezeu. Daca slujeste cineva, sa slujeasca dupa puterea pe care i-o da Dumnezeu: pentru ca in toate lucrurile sa fie slavit Dumnezeu prin Isus Hristos, a caruia este slava si puterea in vecii vecilor! Amin.

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

12 P rea iubitilor, nu va mirati de incercarea de foc din mijlocul vostru, care a venit peste voi ca sa va incerce, ca de ceva ciudat, care a dat peste voi:

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

13 d impotriva, bucurati-va, intrucit aveti parte de patimile lui Hristos, ca sa va bucurati si sa va veseliti si la aratarea slavei Lui.

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

14 D aca sunteti batjocoriti pentru Numele lui Hristos, ferice de voi! Fiindca Duhul slavei, Duhul lui Dumnezeu, Se odihneste peste voi.

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

15 N imeni din voi sa nu sufere ca ucigas, sau ca hot, sau ca facator de rele, sau ca unul care se amesteca in treburile altuia.

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

16 D impotriva, daca sufere pentru ca este crestin, sa nu-i fie rusine, ci sa proslaveasca pe Dumnezeu pentru numele acesta.

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

17 C aci suntem in clipa cind judecata sta sa inceapa de la casa lui Dumnezeu. Si daca incepe cu noi, care va fi sfirsitul celor ce nu asculta de Evanghelia lui Dumnezeu?

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

18 S i daca cel neprihanit scapa cu greu, ce se va face cel nelegiuit si cel pacatos?

And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

19 A sa ca cei ce sufera dupa voia lui Dumnezeu, sa-si incredinteze sufletele credinciosului Ziditor, si sa faca ce este bine.

Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.