1 Peter 4:6

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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.

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KJV

King James Version

For 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.

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WEB

World English Bible

For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.

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ASV

American Standard Version

For unto this end was the gospel preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

For unto this the gospel was proclaimed even to [the] dead, so that they might be judged indeed according to men in [the] flesh, but they might live according to God in [the] spirit.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Peter 4

⁴ 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.

⁵ But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

⁶ 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.

⁷ The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

⁸ Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

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