1 Peter 4:4-6
English Standard Version
4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of (A)debauchery, and (B)they malign you; 5 but they will give account to him who is ready (C)to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is why (D)the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.
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1 Peter 4:4-6
New King James Version
4 In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. 5 They will give an account to Him who is ready (A)to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this reason (B)the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but (C)live according to God in the spirit.
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1 Peter 4:4-6
New American Standard Bible
4 In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them in the same excesses of [a](A)debauchery, and they (B)slander you; 5 but they will give an account to Him who is ready to judge (C)the living and the dead. 6 For (D)the gospel has for this purpose been [b]preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as people, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God.
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- 1 Peter 4:4 Or reckless abandon
- 1 Peter 4:6 I.e., preached in their lifetimes
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