1Pe 4 | ESV | STEP | Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh , arm yourselves with the same way of thinking , for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin ,

aj[See ver. 15 above]

akSee Acts 26:28

al[See ver. 14 above]

am Jer. 25:29; Ezek. 9:6; Amos 3:2; Rom. 2:9

an[Luke 23:31]

ao[2 Thess. 1:8]

ap Prov. 11:31

ar Ps. 31:5; Luke 23:46; [Ps. 10:14; 2 Tim. 1:12]

‏ 1 Peter 4

Stewards of God’s Grace

1 Since therefore ^aChrist suffered in the flesh, ^{▼▼Some manuscripts add for us; some for you} ^carm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for ^dwhoever has suffered in the flesh ^ehas ceased from sin, 2 ^fso as to live for ^gthe rest of the time in the flesh ^hno longer for human passions but ⁱfor the will of God. 3 For the time that is past ^jsuffices ^kfor doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of ^ldebauchery, and ^mthey malign you; 5 but they will give account to him who is ready ⁿto judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is why ^othe gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.

7 ^pThe end of all things is at hand; therefore ^qbe self-controlled and sober-minded ^rfor the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since ^slove covers a multitude of sins. 9 ^tShow hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 ^uAs each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, ^vas good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks ^woracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves ^xby the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything ^yGod may be glorified through Jesus Christ. ^zTo him belong glory and ^aadominion forever and ever. Amen.

Suffering as a Christian

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at ^abthe fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice ^acinsofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad ^adwhen his glory is revealed. 14 ^aeIf you are insulted ^affor the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory ^{▼▼Some manuscripts insert and of power} and of God rests upon you. 15 But ^ahlet none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or ^aias a meddler. 16 Yet ^ajif anyone suffers as a ^akChristian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God ^alin that name. 17 For it is time for judgment ^amto begin at the household of God; and ^anif it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who ^aodo not obey the gospel of God? 18 And

^ap“If the righteous is scarcely saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” ^{▼▼Greek where will the ungodly and sinner appear?}

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will ^arentrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.