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; Many Bible Versions
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. Many Bible Versions
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: Many Bible Versions
4Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: Many Bible Versions
5Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. Many Bible Versions
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. Many Bible Versions
7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. Many Bible Versions
8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Many Bible Versions
9Use hospitality one to another without grudging. Many Bible Versions
10As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Many Bible Versions
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. Many Bible Versions
12Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: Many Bible Versions
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. Many Bible Versions
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. Many Bible Versions
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. Many Bible Versions
16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. Many Bible Versions
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? Many Bible Versions
18And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? Many Bible Versions
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. Many Bible Versions