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1 Peter · read by Don Currin
19 verses, in order. Only the verses Don read aloud are shown.
1 Peter 2
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Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.Read from NKJV · Overcoming Sexual Lust
1 Peter 4
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Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.Read from NKJV · Audio Sermon: Preparing for Persecution
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Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.Read from NKJV · Preparing for Persecution
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For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.Read from NKJV · Preparing for Persecution
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Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.Read from NKJV · Audio Sermon: Preparing for Persecution
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But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.Read from NKJV · Preparing for Persecution
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That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.Read from NKJV · Audio Sermon: Preparing for Persecution
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The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.Read from NKJV · Audio Sermon: Preparing for Persecution
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Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.Read from NKJV · Preparing for Persecution
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Show hospitality to one another without complaining.Read from KJV · Audio Sermon: Preparing for Persecution
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As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.Read from NKJV · Preparing for Persecution
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If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.Read from NKJV · Audio Sermon: Preparing for Persecution
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Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.Read from NKJV · Preparing for Persecution
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But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.Read from NKJV · Audio Sermon: Preparing for Persecution
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If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.Read from NKJV · Audio Sermon: Preparing for Persecution
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Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.Read from NKJV · Preparing for Persecution
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But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.Read from NKJV · Preparing for Persecution
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And, "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"Read from NKJV · Audio Sermon: Preparing for Persecution
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So then, those who suffer according to God's will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.Read from NKJV · Preparing for Persecution