1 Since therefore ^sChrist suffered in the flesh,^{1 t}arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for ^uwhoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human ^vpassions but for the will of God. 3 For the ^wtime that is past suffices for doing what the ^xGentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; 5 but they will ^ygive account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is why the ^zgospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might ^alive in the spirit the way God does.

7 The end of all things is ^bat hand; therefore be self-controlled and ^csober-minded ^dfor the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, ^ekeep loving one another earnestly, since love ^fcovers a multitude of sins. 9 ^gShow hospitality to one another ^hwithout grumbling. 10 ⁱAs each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good ^jstewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. ^kTo him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.