KJV Easy Read Bible 1Forasmuch then as Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselvesp likewise with the same mind: for he that has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin; body 2That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 3For 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: worked out; sensuality; detestable 4Wherein they think it strange that youp run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of youp: 5Who shall give account to Him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. living 6For 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. purpose Serving for God’s Glory7But the end of all things is at hand: be youp therefore sober, and watch to prayer. clear minded 8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselvesp: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. PROV 10:12 | love 9Use hospitality one to another without grudging. complaining, murmuring 10As every man has received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. various 11If 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 gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. utterances; serve; power Suffering for God’s Glory12Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try youp, as though some strange thing happened to youp: painful ordeal; test 13But rejoice, inasmuch as youp are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, youp may be glad also with exceeding joy. sharers 14If youp be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are youp; for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon youp: on their part He is evil spoken of, but on yourp part He is glorified. ISA 11:12 | insulted; divinely favored; praised, magnified 15But let none of youp suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters. PROV 11:31 16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. 17For 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? 18And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? PROV 11:31 19Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to Him in well doing, as to a faithful Creator. The Trusted King James in an Easy Read Format® is a registered trademarks of Whitaker Corporation. KJVERTM, Word of GodTM, Red Letter OldTM, Old Testament Direct Words of God in RedTM, King James Version Sword BibleTM, and SwordKJVTM are trademarked slogans of Whitaker Corporation. |
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