1 Peter 4:1-11 Since Christ suffered physically for us, you too must strengthen yourselves with the same way of thinking that he had. Whoever suffers physically has ceased from sin.

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Since Christ suffered physically for us, you too must strengthen yourselves with the same way of thinking that he had. Whoever suffers physically has ceased from sin. ² From now on you must live the rest of your earthly lives controlled by God’s will and not by human desires (lusts). ³ You have spent enough time in the past doing what unbelievers like to do. Your lives were spent in indecency, lusts, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and the disgusting worship of idols (false gods). ⁴ They think it strange that you do not run with them in wild and reckless living and they speak evil about you. ⁵ They will give account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead. ⁶ The good news was preached for this purpose even to the dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but may live according to God in the spirit. ⁷ The end of all things is near. Be of sound mind and judgment. Also be sober for the purpose of prayer. ⁸ Above all things have intense love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. ⁹ Be hospitable to one another without complaining. ¹⁰ According to the gift you have received, minister among yourselves, as good stewards of the increased grace (divine influence) (love) of God. ¹¹ If any man speaks, speak as it were utterances of God. If any man ministers, minister with the strength which God supplies! May God be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. The glory and dominion belong to God forever and ever. Amen.