1 Peter 4
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1 Peter 4:1-7

1Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

2so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.

3For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.

4With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;

5but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

6For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.

7The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.

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