1 For as much then as Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin; Compare verse6 commentaries
2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. Compare verse2 commentaries
3 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have worked the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revelings, parties, and abominable idolatries: Compare verse4 commentaries
4 Wherein they think it strange that you run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: Compare verse3 commentaries
6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. Compare verse34 commentaries
7 But the end of all things is at hand: be you therefore sober, and watch to prayer. Compare verse6 commentaries
8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Compare verse7 commentaries
10 As every man has received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Compare verse3 commentaries
11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Compare verse4 commentaries
12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you: Compare verse10 commentaries
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy. Compare verse3 commentaries
14 If you be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are you; for the spirit of glory and of God rests on you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. Compare verse3 commentaries
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Compare verse4 commentaries
16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. Compare verse2 commentaries
17 For the time is come that judgment 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? Compare verse5 commentaries
18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? Compare verse4 commentaries
19 Why let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as to a faithful Creator. Compare verse1 commentary