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第四章

要有受苦的心志
1 基督既然在肉身受过苦，你们也应当以同样的心志装备自己（因为在肉身受过苦的，就已经与罪断绝了），
2 好叫你们不再随从人的私欲，只顺从　神的旨意，在世上度余下的光阴。
3 因为你们过去随从教外人的心意，行邪淫、私欲、醉酒、荒宴、狂饮和可憎拜偶像的事，时候已经够了。
4 他们见你们不再与他们同奔那纵情放荡的路，就觉得奇怪，毁谤你们。
5 他们必要向那位预备要审判活人死人的主交帐。
6 因此，那些死人也曾有福音传给他们，好使他们的肉体受了人要受的审判，他们的灵却靠　神活着。

按照恩赐彼此服事
7 万物的结局近了，所以你们要谨慎警醒地祷告。
8 最重要的是要彼此切实相爱，因为爱能遮盖许多的罪。
9 你们要互相接待，不发怨言。
10 你们要作　神各样恩赐的好管家，各人照着所领受的恩赐彼此服事。
11 讲道的，应当按着　神的圣言讲；服事的，应当按着　神所赐的力量服事，为要在一切事上，使　神借耶稣基督得荣耀。荣耀、权能都是他的，直到永永远远。阿们。

为基督受苦的有福了
12 亲爱的，有火炼的试验临到你们，不要以为奇怪，好像是遭遇非常的事，
13 倒要欢喜，因为你们既然在基督的受苦上有分，就在他荣耀显现的时候，可以欢喜快乐。
14 你们要是为基督的名受辱骂，就有福了！因为　神荣耀的灵，住在你们身上。
15 你们中间不可有人因为杀人、或偷窃、或行恶、或好管闲事而受苦。
16 如果因为作基督徒而受苦，不要以为羞耻，倒要借着这名字荣耀　神。
17 因为审判从　神的家开始，就在这时候了。如果先从我们起头，那不信从　神福音的人，结局将要怎样呢？
18 “如果义人仅仅得救，不敬虔和犯罪的人，又会变成怎样呢？”
19 所以那顺着　神的旨意而受苦的人，要继续地行善，把自己的生命交托那信实的创造者。

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第五章

务要牧养　神的羊群
1 我这同作长老，也是为基督受苦作见证，又是同享将来所要显现的荣耀的，劝你们当中作长老的：
2 务要牧养你们中间的羊群，按着　神的旨意照顾他们。不是出于勉强，而是出于甘心；不是因为贪财，而是出于热诚；
3 也不是要辖制托付你们的羊群，而是作他们的榜样。
4 到了牧长显现的时候，你们必定得着那永不衰残的荣耀冠冕。
5 照样，你们青年人要顺服年长的。就是你们各人也要彼此以谦卑为装束，因为“　神敌挡骄傲的人，赐恩给谦卑的人。”
6 所以你们要谦卑，服在　神大能的手下，到了时候，他必叫你们升高。
7 你们要把一切忧虑卸给　神，因为他顾念你们。
8 你们要谨守、警醒。你们的仇敌魔鬼，好像吼叫的狮子走来走去，寻找可以吞吃的人；
9 你们要用坚强的信心抵挡他，因为知道你们在世上的弟兄，也经历过同样的苦难。
10 但满有恩典的　神，就是在基督里召你们进入他永远荣耀的那一位，在你们受了短暂的苦难之后，必定亲自成全你们，坚固你们，赐力量给你们，建立你们。
11 愿权能归给他，直到永远。阿们。

劝勉和祝福
12 我借着我认为忠心的弟兄西拉，简略地写了这封信劝勉你们，又向你们证实这是　神真正的恩典；你们要在这恩典上站立得住。
13 在巴比伦与你们同蒙拣选的，和我儿子马可都问候你们。
14 你们要用爱心彼此亲嘴问安。愿平安归与你们所有在基督里的人。

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.