Exhortations to Particular Classes, 5:1-9. 1 Peter 4:12 - AMP - Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to you. 18 And if the righteous are barely saved, what will become of the godless and wicked?(C). 1 Peter 4:12 AMP. 4 Therefore, since [a]Christ suffered in the flesh [and died for us], arm yourselves [like warriors] with the same purpose [being willing to suffer for doing what is right and pleasing God], because whoever has suffered in the flesh [being like-minded with Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [having stopped pleasing the world], 2 so that he can no longer spend the rest of his natural life living for human appetites and desires, but [lives] for the will and purpose of God. 6 For this is why the good news (the Gospel) was preached [[d]in their lifetime] even to the dead, that though judged in fleshly bodies as men are, they might live in the spirit as God does. The Amplified Bible 1 Peter 4:1. Keep Fervent In Your Love. He threw the moneychangers out of the Temple, not because they were threatening Him, but because they were desecrating His Father's house. 10 As each of you has received a gift (a particular spiritual talent, a gracious divine endowment), employ it for one another as [befits] good trustees of God’s many-sided grace [faithful stewards of the [f]extremely diverse powers and gifts granted to Christians by unmerited favor]. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to … The major theme of I Peter is to strengthen the feeble knees, as it is put in Hebrews 12:12, of his brothers and sisters in Christ who were buckling under the weight of their Christian burdens, whatever they happened to be. “Christian” occurs only here and in Acts 11:26; 26:28. Human nature dislikes and is suspicious of anyone who is different. By means of these He has bestowed on us His precious and exceedingly great promises, so that through them you may escape [by flight] from the moral decay (rottenness and corruption) that is in the world because of covetousness (lust and greed), and become sharers (partakers) of the divine nature. 11 Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who … Traynor first became popular in Canada by providing less expensive versions of the circuits used in Marshall and Fender amplifiers of the time. 1 Peter 4:10 - Amplified Bible As each of you has received a gift (a particular spiritual talent, a gracious divine endowment), employ it for one another as [befits] good trustees of God's many-sided grace [faithful stewards of the extremely diverse powers and gifts granted to Christians by unmerited favor]. III. 2 So that he can no longer spend the rest of his natural life living by [his] human appetites and desires, but [he lives] for what God wills. Amen. We are commanded to arm ourselves with the same mindset and attitude of Christ. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our NEW "Know the Bible" series. living [unrestrained as you have done] in a course of [shameless] sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties, and wanton idolatries. For whoever has suffered in the flesh [having [ c]the mind of Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [has stopped pleasing himself and the world, and pleases God], Right attitude toward suffering, 3:13-4:19 end. Living for God. 4 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. In I Peter 4:12-16, Peter, like Jesus, perceives persecution as inevitable and therefore a Christian should expect it. 18 And if it is difficult for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the godless and the sinner? 4 In [connection with] all this, they [the unbelievers] are resentful and surprised that you do not [think like them, value their values and] run [hand in hand] with them into the same excesses of dissipation and immoral freedom, and they criticize and abuse and ridicule you and make fun of your values. 7 The end and culmination of all things is near. 1Therefore, since [a]Christ suffered in the flesh [and died for us], arm yourselves [like warriors] with the same purpose [being willing to suffer for doing what is right and pleasing God], because whoever has suffered in the flesh [being like-minded with Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [having stopped pleasing the world], 2 so that he can no longer spend the rest of his … Since a disciple is not above His Master, a follower can hardly expect to escape some form of what the Master received. For whoever has suffered in the flesh [having [c]the mind of Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [has stopped pleasing himself and the world, and pleases God]. 2. (A) 9 Be [d]hospitable to one another without complaint. 1 Peter 1:4 (Amplified® Bible) A.F.V ... 1 Peter 1:1-4. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,. 6 For this is why the good news [of salvation] was preached [in their lifetimes] even to those who are dead, that though they were judged in the flesh as men are, they may live in the spirit according to [the will and purpose of] God. 17 For it is the time [destined] for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not respect or believe or obey the gospel of God? 14 If you are censured and suffer abuse [because you bear] the name of Christ, blessed [are you—happy, fortunate, [h]to be envied, [i]with life-joy, and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of your outward condition], because the Spirit of glory, the Spirit of God, is resting upon you. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. To Him be the glory and dominion forever and ever (through endless ages). Amplified Bible (AMP), And if it is difficult for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the godless and the sinner. 4 So, since Christ suffered in the flesh [a]for us, for you, arm yourselves with the same thought and [b]purpose [patiently to suffer rather than fail to please God]. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will … Most commentators interpret this preaching to be a past event, done not after these people had died, but while they were still alive. 5 But they will have to give an account to Him Who is ready to judge and pass sentence on the living and the dead. The Amplified Bible1 Peter 4. 1 Peter 4. 1 Peter 4:1-19. 8 Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins [forgives and [e]disregards the offenses of others].(A). 8 Above all, have [c]fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others]. Since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind: The commitment God calls us to have is nothing greater than the commitment Jesus had in enduring suffering for our salvation. Conclusion 5:10 end. NKJV Amplified Parallel Large-Print Bible Flexisoft, Blue/Brown, Amplified Study Bible, Large Print, Imitation Leather, Brown, Amplified Reading Bible, Imitation Leather, Brown, Indexed, Amplified & NKJV Parallel Bible Bonded Leather, Black, Large Print, Everyday Life Bible: The Power Of God's Word For Everyday Living, Imitation Leather, pink, Battlefield of the Mind Psalms and Proverbs - eBook. Amen (so be it). (7-11) Believers encouraged to rejoice and glory in reproaches and sufferings for Christ, and to commit their souls to the care of a faithful God. He had the entire host of heaven at His disposal yet never lifted a finger in His own defense! 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