📖 1 Peter — Chapter 4 (KJV)
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1 Peter 4:1 Forasmuch then as RChrist 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;
1 Peter 4:2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to Rthe lusts of men, but to the will of God.
1 Peter 4:3 For Rthe 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:
1 Peter 4:4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same Rexcess of riot, speaking evil of you:
1 Peter 4:5 Who Rshall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
1 Peter 4:6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also Rto them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
1 Peter 4:7 But Rthe end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
1 Peter 4:8 And Rabove all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:9 Use Rhospitality one to another without grudging.
1 Peter 4:10 As Revery man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
1 Peter 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak Ras 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.
1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, Rthink it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
1 Peter 4:13 But Rrejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
1 Peter 4:14 If Rye 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.
1 Peter 4:15 But let none of you Rsuffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.
1 Peter 4:16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, Rlet him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
1 Peter 4:17 For the time is come that Rjudgment 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?
1 Peter 4:18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, Rwhere shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
1 Peter 4:19 Wherefore Rlet 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.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
1 Peter 4:1–6 — Live for God's will
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Christ's suffering calls believers away from former destructive habits, even when others resent the changed way of life.
Key Truth: Let God's will guide a changed life.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, …” (1 Peter 4:1)
Find it in 1 Peter 4:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking ____ of you:” (1 Peter 4:4)
Find it in 1 Peter 4:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… in the flesh, but live according to God in the ____ .” (1 Peter 4:6)
Find it in 1 Peter 4:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
1 Peter 4:7–11 — Prayerful love and entrusted gifts
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Peter calls for sober prayer, fervent charity, hospitality, and service through gifts as stewards of God's grace.
Key Truth: Use a gift with love and generous hospitality.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “But the end of all ____ is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto …” (1 Peter 4:7)
Find it in 1 Peter 4:7 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Use ____ one to another without grudging.” (1 Peter 4:9)
Find it in 1 Peter 4:9 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “If any man ____ , let him speak as the oracles of God; if …” (1 Peter 4:11)
Find it in 1 Peter 4:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
1 Peter 4:12–19 — Faithful suffering and God's care
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Fiery trials need not surprise believers. Suffering for Christ is distinguished from wrongdoing, and faithful souls are entrusted to God.
Key Truth: Continue doing good while entrusting yourself to God.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ , think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which …” (1 Peter 4:12)
Find it in 1 Peter 4:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Yet if any man ____ as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let …” (1 Peter 4:16)
Find it in 1 Peter 4:16 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… their souls to him in well doing, as unto a ____ Creator.” (1 Peter 4:19)
Find it in 1 Peter 4:19 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Romans 12:6 — Paul also describes differing gifts to be used faithfully.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What good work can you continue despite criticism or difficulty?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes 1 Peter 4:1–6 (Live for God's will) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes 1 Peter 4:7–11 (Prayerful love and entrusted gifts) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes 1 Peter 4:12–19 (Faithful suffering and God's care) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What responsibility accompanies receiving a gift?
5. How should suffering as a Christian be met?
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