1 Peter 4:5
“Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.”
1 Peter 4:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Who shall render account to him, who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead.
- DARBYDarby
- who shall render account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- who will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- who shall give an account to Him who is ready to judge living and dead,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
Context: 1 Peter 4
3For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:
4Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:
5Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
6For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
About 1 Peter 4: Living for God
This chapter encourages readers to live for God, regardless of the cost, and to persevere in their faith. The author also addresses suffering and persecution, encouraging readers to trust in God and to not be ashamed of their faith.
Commentary
In 1 Peter 4, the apostle Peter continues to encourage the believers to live a life of holiness and godliness. He begins by reminding them that they have been called to suffer for the sake of Christ, and that they should not be surprised when they experience trials and tribulations. He then goes on to encourage them to use their suffering as an opportunity to glorify God, and to be patient and steadfast in their faith.