1 Peter 4

DOUAI-RHEIMS	NEW JERUSALEM
1 Christ therefore having suffered in the flesh, be you also armed with the same thought: for he that hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sins:	1 As Christ has undergone bodily suffering, you too should arm yourselves with the same conviction, thatanyone who has undergone bodily suffering has broken with sin,
2 That now he may live the rest of his time in the flesh , not after the desires of men, but according to the will of God.	2 because for the rest of life on earth that person is ruled not by human passions but only by the wil ofGod.
3 For the time past is sufficient to have fulfilled the will of the Gentiles, for them who have walked in riotousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and unlawful worshipping of idols.	3 You spent quite long enough in the past living the sort of life that gentiles choose to live, behaving in adebauched way, giving way to your passions, drinking to excess, having wild parties and drunken orgies andsacrilegiously worshipping false gods.
4 Wherein they think it strange, that you run not with them into the same confusion of riotousness, speaking evil of you.	4 So people are taken aback that you no longer hurry off with them to join this flood which is rushingdown to ruin, and then abuse you for it.
5 Who shall render account to him, who is ready to judge the living and the dead.	5 They wil have to answer for it before the judge who is to judge the living and the dead.
6 For, for this cause was the gospel preached also to the dead: that they might be judged indeed according to men, in the flesh; but may live according to God, in the Spirit.	6 And this was why the gospel was brought to the dead as wel , so that, though in their bodies they hadundergone the judgement that faces al humanity, in their spirit they might enjoy the life of God.
7 But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore, and watch in prayers.	7 The end of all things is near, so keep your minds calm and sober for prayer.
8 But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.	8 Above al preserve an intense love for each other, since love covers over many a sin.
9 Using hospitality one towards another, without murmuring,	9 Welcome each other into your houses without grumbling.
10 As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.	10 Each one of you has received a special grace, so, like good stewards responsible for all these variedgraces of God, put it at the service of others.
11 If any man speak, let him speak, as the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it, as of the power, which God administereth: that in all things God may be honoured through Jesus Christ: to whom is glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.	11 If anyone is a speaker, let it be as the words of God, if anyone serves, let it be as in strength grantedby God; so that in everything God may receive the glory, through Jesus Christ, since to him alone belong alglory and power for ever and ever. Amen.
12 Dearly beloved, think not strange the burning heat which is to try you, as if some new thing happened to you;	12 My dear friends, do not be taken aback at the testing by fire which is taking place among you, asthough something strange were happening to you;
13 But if you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice that when his glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.	13 but in so far as you share in the sufferings of Christ, be glad, so that you may enjoy a much greatergladness when his glory is revealed.
14 If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory, and power of God, and that which is his Spirit, resteth upon you.	14 If you are insulted for bearing Christ's name, blessed are you, for on you rests the Spirit of God, theSpirit of glory.
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a railer, or a coveter of other men's things.	15 None of you should ever deserve to suffer for being a murderer, a thief, a criminal or an informer;
16 But if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.	16 but if any one of you should suffer for being a Christian, then there must be no shame but thanksgiving to God for bearing this name.
17 For the time is, that judgment should begin at the house of God. And if first at us, what shall be the end of them that believe not the gospel of God?	17 The time has come for the judgement to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, whatwil be the end for those who refuse to believe God's gospel?
18 And if the just man shall scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?	18 If it is hard for the upright to be saved, what wil happen to the wicked and to sinners?
19 Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God, commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator.	19 So even those whom God allows to suffer should commit themselves to a Creator who is trustworthy,and go on doing good.