1 Peter 4:6-5:14 For this cause, indeed, even those who have died had the gospel preached to them, that though they might be judged according to the will of men in the flesh, yet they might live according to the will of God in the spirit.

Anderson⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁶ For this cause, indeed, even those who have died had the gospel preached to them, that though they might be judged according to the will of men in the flesh, yet they might live according to the will of God in the spirit. ⁷ But the end of all things is at hand; be sober-minded, therefore, and watchful, that you may pray. ⁸ But, above all things, have fervent love one for another; for love will cover a multitude of sins. ⁹ Be hospitable, one to another, without murmuring. ¹⁰ As each has received a gift, minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. ¹¹ If any man speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God: if any man acts as a deacon, let him do this as from the strength which God supplies; that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory and strength from age to age. Amen. ¹² Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery trial that has come on you to try you, as if some strange thing had happened to you. ¹³ But, inasmuch as you are partakers of the sufferings of the Christ,, rejoice, that, at the revelation of his glory, you may also be exceedingly joyful. ¹⁴ If you are reproached on account of Christ, happy are you: for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you. On their part he is reviled, but on your part he is glorified: ¹⁵ for no one of you should suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. ¹⁶ But if any one suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God on this account. ¹⁷ For the time has come that judgment must begin at the house of God; and if it begin first at us, what shall be the end of those who obey not the gospel of God? ¹⁸ And if the righteous man is hardly saved, where shall the ungodly man and the sinner appear? ¹⁹ Wherefore, let those also who suffer according to the will of God, by doing good, commit their souls to him as to a faithful Creator. ⁵ ¹ The elders that are among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of the Christ, and a sharer in the glory that is to be revealed. ² Act as shepherds to the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for the sake of sordid gain, but from readiness of mind: ³ neither as being lords over God's possessions, but being examples to the flock. ⁴ And when the chief shepherd shall appear, you shall receive the crown of glory that fades not away. ⁵ Likewise, you younger, be in subjection to the older: do you all indeed be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the lowly. ⁶ Humble yourselves, therefore, under the strong hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season. ⁷ Cast all your cares on him, for he cares for you. ⁸ Be sober, be watchful: for your adversary, the devil, like a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour. ⁹ Being firm in the faith, resist him, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world. ¹⁰ But may the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, confirm you. ¹¹ To. him be glory and dominion from age to age. Amen. ¹² By Sylvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. ¹³ The church in Babylon, elected together with you, salutes you, and so does Marcus my son. ¹⁴ Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus.