1 Peter 4:1

AMP: Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh [and died for us], arm yourselves [like warriors] with the same purpose [being willing to suffer for doing what is right and pleasing God], because whoever has suffered in the flesh [being like-minded with Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [having stopped pleasing the world],

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

BSB: Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.

DARBY: Christ, then, having suffered for us in [the] flesh, do *ye* also arm yourselves with the same mind; for he that has suffered in [the] flesh has done with sin,

DRA: Christ therefore having suffered in the flesh, be you also armed with the same thought: for he that hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sins:

KJV: 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;

1 Peter 4:2

AMP: so that he can no longer spend the rest of his natural life living for human appetites and desires, but [lives] for the will and purpose of God.

ASV: that ye no longer should live the rest of your time in flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

BSB: Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.

DARBY: no longer to live the rest of [his] time in [the] flesh to men's lusts, but to God's will.

DRA: That now he may live the rest of his time in the flesh , not after the desires of men, but according to the will of God.

KJV: 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.

1 Peter 4:3

AMP: For the time already past is [more than] enough for doing what the [unsaved] Gentiles like to do—living [unrestrained as you have done] in a course of [shameless] sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties, and wanton idolatries.

ASV: For the time past may suffice to have wrought the desire of the Gentiles, and to have walked in lasciviousness, lusts, winebibbings, revellings, carousings, and abominable idolatries:

BSB: For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.

DARBY: For the time past [is] sufficient [for us] to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, walking in lasciviousness, lusts, wine-drinking, revels, drinkings, and unhallowed idolatries.

DRA: For the time past is sufficient to have fulfilled the will of the Gentiles, for them who have walked in riotousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and unlawful worshipping of idols.

KJV: 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:

1 Peter 4:4

AMP: In [connection with] all this, they [the unbelievers] are resentful and surprised that you do not [think like them, value their values and] run [hand in hand] with them into the same excesses of dissipation and immoral freedom, and they criticize and abuse and ridicule you and make fun of your values.

ASV: wherein they think strange that ye run not with [them] into the same excess of riot, speaking evil of [of]:

BSB: Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.

DARBY: Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with [them] to the same sink of corruption, speaking injuriously [of you];

DRA: Wherein they think it strange, that you run not with them into the same confusion of riotousness, speaking evil of you.

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

1 Peter 4:5

AMP: But they will [have to] give an account to Him who is ready to judge and pass sentence on the living and the dead.

ASV: who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead.

BSB: But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

DARBY: who shall render account to him who is ready to judge [the] living and [the] dead.

DRA: Who shall render account to him, who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

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

1 Peter 4:6

AMP: For this is why the good news [of salvation] was preached [in their lifetimes] even to those who are dead, that though they were judged in the flesh as men are, they may live in the spirit according to [the will and purpose of] God.

ASV: For unto this end was the gospel preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

BSB: That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

DARBY: For to this [end] were the glad tidings preached to [the] dead also, that they might be judged, as regards men, after [the] flesh, but live, as regards God, after [the] Spirit.

DRA: For, for this cause was the gospel preached also to the dead: that they might be judged indeed according to men, in the flesh; but may live according to God, in the Spirit.

KJV: 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.

1 Peter 4:7

AMP: The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.]

ASV: But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:

BSB: The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

DARBY: But the end of all things is drawn nigh: be sober therefore, and be watchful unto prayers;

DRA: But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore, and watch in prayers.

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

1 Peter 4:8

AMP: Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others]. [Prov 10:12]

ASV: above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

BSB: Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

DARBY: but before all things having fervent love among yourselves, because love covers a multitude of sins;

DRA: But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.

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

1 Peter 4:9

AMP: Be hospitable to one another without complaint.

ASV: using hospitality one to another without murmuring:

BSB: Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

DARBY: hospitable one to another, without murmuring;

DRA: Using hospitality one towards another, without murmuring,

KJV: Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

1 Peter 4:10

AMP: Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].

ASV: according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;

BSB: As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

DARBY: each according as he has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of [the] various grace of God.

DRA: As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

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

1 Peter 4:11

AMP: Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

ASV: if any man speaketh, [speaking] as it were oracles of God; is any man ministereth, [ministering] as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

BSB: If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

DARBY: If any one speak as oracles of God; if any one minister as of strength which God supplies; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the might for the ages of ages. Amen.

DRA: If any man speak, let him speak, as the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it, as of the power, which God administereth: that in all things God may be honoured through Jesus Christ: to whom is glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.

KJV: 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.

1 Peter 4:12

AMP: Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to you.

ASV: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:

BSB: Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

DARBY: Beloved, take not [as] strange the fire [of persecution] which has taken place amongst you for [your] trial, as if a strange thing was happening to you;

DRA: Dearly beloved, think not strange the burning heat which is to try you, as if some new thing happened to you;

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

1 Peter 4:13

AMP: But insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, keep on rejoicing, so that when His glory [filled with His radiance and splendor] is revealed, you may rejoice with great joy.

ASV: but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ`s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.

BSB: But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

DARBY: but as ye have share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that in the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exultation.

DRA: But if you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice that when his glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

KJV: 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.

1 Peter 4:14

AMP: If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God’s salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you—He whom they curse, you glorify]. [Is 11:2]

ASV: If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed [are ye]; because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.

BSB: If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

DARBY: If ye are reproached in [the] name of Christ, blessed [are ye]; for the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God rests upon you: [on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.]

DRA: If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory, and power of God, and that which is his Spirit, resteth upon you.

KJV: 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.

1 Peter 4:15

AMP: Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or a thief, or any sort of criminal [in response to persecution], or as a troublesome meddler interfering in the affairs of others;

ASV: For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men`s matters:

BSB: Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.

DARBY: Let none of you suffer indeed as murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or as overseer of other people's matters;

DRA: But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a railer, or a coveter of other men's things.

KJV: 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.

1 Peter 4:16

AMP: but if anyone suffers [ill-treatment] as a Christian [because of his belief], he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God [because he is considered worthy to suffer] in this name.

ASV: but if [a man suffer] as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name.

BSB: But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.

DARBY: but if as a christian, let him not be ashamed, but glorify God in this name.

DRA: But if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.

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

1 Peter 4:17

AMP: For it is the time [destined] for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not respect or believe or obey the gospel of God?

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

BSB: For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

DARBY: For the time of having the judgment begin from the house of God [is come]; but if first from us, what [shall be] the end of those who obey not the glad tidings of God?

DRA: For the time is, that judgment should begin at the house of God. And if first at us, what shall be the end of them that believe not the gospel of God?

KJV: 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?

1 Peter 4:18

AMP: And if it is difficult for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the godless and the sinner? [Prov 11:31]

ASV: And if the righteous is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and sinner appear?

BSB: And,“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

DARBY: And if the righteous is difficultly saved, where shall the impious and [the] sinner appear?

DRA: And if the just man shall scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

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

1 Peter 4:19

AMP: Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with the will of God must [continue to] do right and commit their souls [for safe-keeping] to the faithful Creator.

ASV: Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator.

BSB: So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

DARBY: Wherefore also let them who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing to a faithful Creator.

DRA: Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God, commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator.

KJV: 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.

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