彼得前書
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第四章

要有受苦的心志
1 基督既然在肉身受過苦，你們也應當以同樣的心志裝備自己（因為在肉身受過苦的，就已經與罪斷絕了），
2 好叫你們不再隨從人的私慾，只順從　神的旨意，在世上度餘下的光陰。
3 因為你們過去隨從教外人的心意，行邪淫、私慾、醉酒、荒宴、狂飲和可憎拜偶像的事，時候已經夠了。
4 他們見你們不再與他們同奔那縱情放蕩的路，就覺得奇怪，毀謗你們。
5 他們必要向那位預備要審判活人死人的主交帳。
6 因此，那些死人也曾有福音傳給他們，好使他們的肉體受了人要受的審判，他們的靈卻靠　神活着。

按照恩賜彼此服事
7 萬物的結局近了，所以你們要謹慎警醒地禱告。
8 最重要的是要彼此切實相愛，因為愛能遮蓋許多的罪。
9 你們要互相接待，不發怨言。
10 你們要作　神各樣恩賜的好管家，各人照着所領受的恩賜彼此服事。
11 講道的，應當按着　神的聖言講；服事的，應當按着　神所賜的力量服事，為要在一切事上，使　神借耶穌基督得榮耀。榮耀、權能都是他的，直到永永遠遠。阿們。

為基督受苦的有福了
12 親愛的，有火煉的試驗臨到你們，不要以為奇怪，好像是遭遇非常的事，
13 倒要歡喜，因為你們既然在基督的受苦上有分，就在他榮耀顯現的時候，可以歡喜快樂。
14 你們要是為基督的名受辱罵，就有福了！因為　神榮耀的靈，住在你們身上。
15 你們中間不可有人因為殺人、或偷竊、或行惡、或好管閒事而受苦。
16 如果因為作基督徒而受苦，不要以為羞恥，倒要借着這名字榮耀　神。
17 因為審判從　神的家開始，就在這時候了。如果先從我們起頭，那不信從　神福音的人，結局將要怎樣呢？
18 “如果義人僅僅得救，不敬虔和犯罪的人，又會變成怎樣呢？”
19 所以那順着　神的旨意而受苦的人，要繼續地行善，把自己的生命交託那信實的創造者。

彼得前書
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第五章

務要牧養　神的羊群
1 我這同作長老，也是為基督受苦作見證，又是同享將來所要顯現的榮耀的，勸你們當中作長老的：
2 務要牧養你們中間的羊群，按着　神的旨意照顧他們。不是出於勉強，而是出於甘心；不是因為貪財，而是出於熱誠；
3 也不是要轄制託付你們的羊群，而是作他們的榜樣。
4 到了牧長顯現的時候，你們必定得着那永不衰殘的榮耀冠冕。
5 照樣，你們青年人要順服年長的。就是你們各人也要彼此以謙卑為裝束，因為“　神敵擋驕傲的人，賜恩給謙卑的人。”
6 所以你們要謙卑，服在　神大能的手下，到了時候，他必叫你們升高。
7 你們要把一切憂慮卸給　神，因為他顧念你們。
8 你們要謹守、警醒。你們的仇敵魔鬼，好像吼叫的獅子走來走去，尋找可以吞吃的人；
9 你們要用堅強的信心抵擋他，因為知道你們在世上的弟兄，也經歷過同樣的苦難。
10 但滿有恩典的　神，就是在基督里召你們進入他永遠榮耀的那一位，在你們受了短暫的苦難之後，必定親自成全你們，堅固你們，賜力量給你們，建立你們。
11 願權能歸給他，直到永遠。阿們。

勸勉和祝福
12 我借着我認為忠心的弟兄西拉，簡略地寫了這封信勸勉你們，又向你們證實這是　神真正的恩典；你們要在這恩典上站立得住。
13 在巴比倫與你們同蒙揀選的，和我兒子馬可都問候你們。
14 你們要用愛心彼此親嘴問安。願平安歸與你們所有在基督里的人。

NIV:

Chapter 4

1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin.
2 As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.
3 For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do--living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.
4 They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you.
5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6 For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to men in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.
13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.
16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
17 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 do not obey the gospel of God?
18 And, "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"
19 So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

Chapter 5

1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed:
2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve;
3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
12 With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.
13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark.
14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.