6. After all, the Good News was told to people like that, although they are now dead. It was told to them so that they could be judged like humans in their earthly lives and live like God in their spiritual lives.
7. The end of everything is near. Therefore, practice self-control, and keep your minds clear so that you can pray.
8. Above all, love each other warmly, because love covers many sins.
9. Welcome each other as guests without complaining.
10. Each of you as a good manager must use the gift that God has given you to serve others.
11. Whoever speaks must speak God’s words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength God supplies so that in every way God receives glory through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ forever and ever! Amen.
12. Dear friends, don’t be surprised by the fiery troubles that are coming in order to test you. Don’t feel as though something strange is happening to you,
13. but be happy as you share Christ’s sufferings. Then you will also be full of joy when he appears again in his glory.
14. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory—the Spirit of God—is resting on you.