But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your
prayers. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love
will cover a multitude of sins.” Be hospitable to one another without
grumbling. As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good
stewards of the manifold grace of God. If anyone speaks, let himspeak
as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the
ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through
Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you,
as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you
partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be
glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed
are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.On
their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. But let none of
you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other
people’s matters. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be
ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. For the time has come
for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us
first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?
Now “If the righteous one is scarcely saved,where will the ungodly
and the sinner appear?” Therefore let those who suffer according to the
will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful
Creator.
