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          DASV: 1 Peter 4    

1 Since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with
the same attitude, for he who has suffered in the flesh has
finished with sin
2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time concerned
about human lusts, but the will of God.
3 For the time past was sufficient for you to have done what the
pagans desire and to have walked in sensuality, lusts,
drunkenness, orgies, carousings, and despicable idolatries.
4 They think it strange that you do not join them in the
same flood of wickedness, so they slander you.
5 They will give account to him who is ready to judge the living
and the dead.
6 For to this end was the gospel preached even to the ones who
are now dead, that they might be judged in the flesh by human
standards, but live by the Spirit according to God.
7 For the end of all things is near. Be therefore clear
headed and disciplined in prayer.
8 Above all be fervent in your love for one another;
for love covers a multitude of sins.
9 Be hospitable to one another without complaining.
10 Just as each one has received a gift, serve each other,
as good stewards of the diverse grace of God.
11 If any one speaks, let it be the words of God; if any
one ministers, do it with the strength which God supplies,
that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.
To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

12 Beloved, do not be surprised concerning the trial by
fire happening among you, as though something strange
has happened to you.
13 But rejoice in as much as you are partakers of Christ's
sufferings, that at the revelation of his glory you may
rejoice and be glad.
14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are
blessed; because the Spirit of glory, which is the Spirit
of God, rests upon you.
15 Let none of you suffer as a murderer, thief, criminal,
or as one who meddles in other peoples’ affairs.
16 But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed;
but glorify God that you bear this name.
17 For the time is come for judgment to begin, starting
at the house of God. If it begins first with us, what
will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel
of God?
18 If the righteous are barely saved, what will happen
to the ungodly and sinner?
19 So then let those who suffer according to the will of
God commit their souls to a faithful Creator by doing good.

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