| New International Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. | 1Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, equip yourselves also with the same resolve--because the one who suffered in the flesh has finished with sin-- |
| 2As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. | 2in order to live the remaining time in the flesh, no longer for human desires, but for God's will. |
| 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. | 3For there has already been enough time spent in doing what the pagans choose to do: carrying on in unrestrained behavior, evil desires, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and lawless idolatry. |
| 4They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you. | 4So they are surprised that you don't plunge with them into the same flood of wild living--and they slander you. |
| 5But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. | 5They will give an account to the One who stands ready to judge the living and the dead. |
| 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. | 6For this reason the gospel was also preached to those who are now dead, so that, although they might be judged by men in the fleshly realm, they might live by God in the spiritual realm. |
| 7The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. | 7Now the end of all things is near; therefore, be serious and disciplined for prayer. |
| 8Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. | 8Above all, maintain an intense love for each other, since love covers a multitude of sins. |
| 9Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. | 9Be hospitable to one another without complaining. |
| 10Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. | 10Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God. |
| 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. | 11If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God's words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. |
| 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. | 12Dear friends, don't be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you as if something unusual were happening to you. |
| 13But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. | 13Instead, rejoice as you share in the sufferings of the Messiah, so that you may also rejoice with great joy at the revelation of His glory. |
| 14If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. | 14If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. |
| 15If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. | 15None of you, however, should suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler. |
| 16However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. | 16But if anyone suffers as a "Christian," he should not be ashamed but should glorify God in having that name. |
| 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? | 17For the time has come for judgment to begin with God's household, and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? |
| 18And, "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?" | 18And if a righteous person is saved with difficulty, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner? |
| 19So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. | 19So those who suffer according to God's will should, while doing what is good, entrust themselves to a faithful Creator. |
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