1 Peter 4:5

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

1 Peter 4:5 in Other Translations

5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

5 But remember that they will have to face God, who stands ready to judge everyone, both the living and the dead.

5 They're the ones who will be called on the carpet - and before God himself.

5 who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead.

5 They will give an account to the one who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

5 They will give an account to the One who stands ready to judge the living and the dead.

5 But they will have to explain their actions to God. He is ready to judge the living and the dead.

1 Peter 4:5 Meaning and Commentary

1 Peter 4:5

Who shall give account to him
"To God himself", as the Syriac version reads; of all their blasphemies, and hard speeches spoken by them against God, Christ, the Gospel, and good men, and receive their just punishment. This the apostle says, to calm the minds of God's people, and make them to sit easy under all censures, reproaches, and calumnies, and not think of avenging themselves, but commit themselves to him that will judge righteously; even to him,

that is ready to judge the quick and the dead;
that is, all men, such as will be found alive when he comes, and those that have died before, who will then be raised from the dead, to receive their judgment; and by whom is meant the Lord Jesus Christ, to whom all judgment is committed; and who is ordained to be the Judge of quick and dead, and will judge both at his appearing and kingdom; yea, the day is appointed when this judgment will proceed by him, and he is at the door; so that he may be truly said to be ready for it, as he is every way equal to it, and will finish it with righteousness.

1 Peter 4:5 In-Context

3 For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.

4 They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

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

6 For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.

7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.

Cross References

• 1. S Acts 10:42; 2 Timothy 4:1