Catholic Public Domain Version
"Most beloved, do not choose to sojourn in the passion which is a temptation to you, as if something new might happen to you. "
— 1 Peter 4:12, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”
“ Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you: ”
“Beloved, don't be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.”
“Dear friends, do not be astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as though something strange were happening to you.”
“Dearly beloved, think not strange the burning heat which is to try you: as if some new thing happened to you.”
“Dear brothers, do not be surprised, as if it was something strange, if your faith is tested as by fire:”
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
Just as each of you has received grace, minister in the same way to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
When anyone speaks, it should be like words of God. When anyone ministers, it should be from the virtue that God provides, so that in all things God may be honored through Jesus Christ. To him is glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Most beloved, do not choose to sojourn in the passion which is a temptation to you, as if something new might happen to you.
But instead, commune in the Passion of Christ, and be glad that, when his glory will be revealed, you too may rejoice with exultation.
If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you will be blessed, because that which is of the honor, glory, and power of God, and that which is of his Spirit, rests upon you.
But let none of you suffer for being a murderer, or a thief, or a slanderer, or one who covets what belongs to another.