[1] Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the
same thought, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
[2] so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer by human
passions but by the will of God. [3] Let the time that is past suffice for
doing what the Gentiles like to do, living in licentiousness, passions,
drunkenness, revels, carousing, and lawless idolatry. [4] They are
surprised that you do not now join them in the same wild profligacy, and
they abuse you; [5] but they will give account to him who is ready to judge
the living and the dead. [6] For this is why the gospel was preached even
to the dead, that though judged in the flesh like men, they might live in
the spirit like God. [7] The end of all things is at hand; therefore keep
sane and sober for your prayers. [8] Above all hold unfailing your love for
one another, since love covers a multitude of sins. [9] Practice
hospitality ungrudgingly to one another. [10] As each has received a gift,
employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: [11]
whoever speaks, as one who utters oracles of God; whoever renders service,
as one who renders it by the strength which God supplies; in order that in
everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory
and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. [12] Beloved, do not be surprised at
the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to prove you, as though something
strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice in so far as you share
Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory
is revealed. [14] If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are
blessed, because the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. [15] But
let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a wrongdoer, or a
mischief-maker; [16] yet if one suffers as a Christian, let him not be
ashamed, but under that name let him glorify God. [17] For the time has
come for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with
us, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? [18]
And "If the righteous man is scarcely saved, where will the impious and
sinner appear?" [19] Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will
do right and entrust their souls to a faithful Creator.