1 Pt 4:1-11

Christian Restraint.^* 1Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude (for whoever suffers in the flesh has broken with sin), 2so as not to spend what remains of one’s life in the flesh on human desires, but on the will of God. 3For the time that has passed is sufficient for doing what the Gentiles like to do: living in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and wanton idolatry.^a 4They are surprised that you do not plunge into the same swamp of profligacy, and they vilify you; 5but they will give an account to him who stands ready to judge the living and the dead.^b 6For this is why the gospel was preached even to the dead^* that, though condemned in the flesh in human estimation, they might live in the spirit in the estimation of God.

Christian Charity.^* 7The end of all things is at hand. Therefore, be serious and sober for prayers. 8^c Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins.^* 9Be hospitable to one another without complaining.^d 10As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.^e 11Whoever preaches, let it be with the words of God; whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ,^f to whom belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.^*