Therefore, since Christ suffered in (His) body , - - arm yourselves with the same resolve , because anyone who has suffered (in his) body is done with sin.
Consequently , vvv he does not live out - (his) remaining time vvv on earth for human passions , but for (the) will of God.
For (you have spent) enough - time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles : living in debauchery , lust , drunkenness , orgies , carousing , and detestable idolatry.
Because of this , they consider it strange of you not to plunge with (them) into the same flood - of reckless indiscretion , (and) they heap abuse on you.
(But they) will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge (the) living and (the) dead.
vvv vvv That is why the gospel was preached even to (those who are now) dead , so that they might be judged - as men in (the) flesh , but live according to God in (the) spirit.
- The end of all (things) is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober , so that you can pray.
Above all , - love vvv one another vvv deeply , because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
As good stewards of (the) manifold grace of God , - each (of you) (should use) whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
If anyone speaks , (he should speak) as vvv one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves , (he should serve) with (the) strength - - God provides , so that in all things - God may be glorified through Jesus Christ , to whom be the glory and the power vvv vvv forever (and) ever. Amen.
Beloved , {do} not be surprised at the fiery - trial - that has come upon you , as though something strange were happening to you.
But rejoice that you share in the sufferings - of Christ , so that ... you may be overjoyed ... at the Revelation - of His glory.
If you are insulted for (the) name of Christ , (you are) blessed , because the Spirit - of glory and - - of God rests on you.
Indeed , vvv (none) of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer , or even as a meddler.
But if (you suffer) as a Christian , vvv do not be ashamed , but glorify - God (that you bear) that - name.
For (it is) - time (for) - judgment - to begin with the family - of God ; and if it begins with us , what (will) the outcome (be) for those who disobey the gospel - of God ?
And , “ If it is hard for the righteous to be saved , what will become of the ungodly and (the) sinner ?”
So then ... , those who suffer according to - God’s - will should entrust their - souls to (their) faithful Creator and continue to do good.