| King James Bible | New International Version |
| 1Forasmuch 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; | 1Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. |
| 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. | 2As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for 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: | 3For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do--living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. |
| 4Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: | 4They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you. |
| 5Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. | 5But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. |
| 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. | 6For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit. |
| 7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. | 7The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. |
| 8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. | 8Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. |
| 9Use hospitality one to another without grudging. | 9Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. |
| 10As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. | 10Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. |
| 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 giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. | 11If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. |
| 12Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: | 12Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. |
| 13But 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. | 13But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. |
| 14If 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. | 14If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. |
| 15But 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. | 15If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. |
| 16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. | 16However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. |
| 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? | 17For it is time for judgment to begin with God's household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? |
| 18And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? | 18And, "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?" |
| 19Wherefore 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. | 19So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. |
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