1Therefore, since Christ suffered4:1 Other mss read suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same understanding4:1 Or perspective, or attitude — because the one who suffers in the flesh is finished4:1 Rm 6:10; Heb 4:15; 7:26; 9:28 with sin4:1 Or the one who suffered in the flesh has finished with sin — 

2in order to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer for human desires, but for God’s will.4:2 Mk 3:35; Rm 6:11; 12:2

3For there has already been enough time spent in doing what the Gentiles choose to do: carrying on in unrestrained behavior, evil desires,4:3 Mk 7:22 drunkenness, orgies,4:3 Rm 13:13; Gl 5:21 carousing, and lawless idolatry.

4They are surprised that you don’t join them in the same flood of wild living — and they slander4:4 Or blaspheme you.

5They will give an account to the one who stands ready to judge the living and the dead.4:5 Ac 10:42; Rm 14:9; 2Tm 4:1

6For this reason the gospel was also preached to those who are now dead,4:6 Or those who are dead4:6 Jn 5:25 so that, although they might be judged in the flesh according to human standards,4:6 1Pt 3:18 they might live4:6 Php 1:21 in the spirit according to God’s standards.

7The end of all things is near;4:7 Rm 13:11–12; Heb 9:26; Jms 5:8; 1Jn 2:18; Rv 1:3 therefore, be alert and sober-minded4:7 1Pt 5:8 for prayer.

8Above all, maintain constant love4:8 1Pt 1:22 for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins.4:8Pr 10:124:8 Pr 10:12; Jms 5:20

9Be hospitable4:9 1Tm 3:2; Ti 1:8 to one another without complaining.

10Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others,4:10 1Co 12:7 as good stewards of the varied grace of God.

11If anyone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, let it be from the strength God provides,4:11 Rm 12:6–8; 1Co 15:58 so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

12Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you, as if something unusual were happening to you.4:12 1Pt 1:6–7

13Instead, rejoice as you share in the sufferings of Christ,4:13 Gl 5:24; Php 3:10 so that you may also rejoice with great joy when his glory is revealed.4:13 1Co 1:7; Eph 1:17; 2Th 1:7; 1Pt 1:7,13

14If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ,4:14 Ps 89:50–51; Ac 5:41; 1Pt 2:20 you are blessed, because the Spirit4:14 Ac 4:33; Rv 3:22 of glory and of God4:14 Or God’s glorious Spirit rests on you.

15Let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler.4:15 Or as one who defrauds others

16But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed but let him glorify God in having that name.4:16 Other mss read in that case

17For the time has come for judgment4:17 Mk 12:40; Jn 5:22; Heb 10:27; 13:4 to begin with God’s household,4:17 Gl 6:10; Eph 2:19; 1Tm 3:15; Heb 3:2 and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

19So then, let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust themselves4:19 Ps 10:14; 2Co 1:9 to a faithful Creator while doing what is good.